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MASA SA opportunity

ELECTRICIAN

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a qualified Electrician to perform electrical inspections, fault-finding, repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment, production machinery, and plant infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimising downtime, supporting production operations, and maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Permanent South Africa - Eastern Cape, Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth / Uitenhage) Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor
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Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric (NQF 4).
  • Trade Tested Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5).
  • Up to 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance of production equipment.
  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office and maintenance management systems).

Technical Knowledge

  • Electrical maintenance principles and practices.
  • Manufacturing and production equipment maintenance.
  • Preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance methodologies.
  • Root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
  • Maintenance reporting and job card systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical fault-finding, repairs, and troubleshooting on production equipment.
  • Conduct preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
  • Carry out routine inspections to identify and prevent equipment failures.
  • Support production by resolving electrical and maintenance-related issues.
  • Complete maintenance reports and job cards accurately.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Assist with the training of apprentices when required.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and company standards.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards and safe work practices.
  • Support cost-effective maintenance and efficient use of resources.

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