Electrician (PE)

Electrician (PE)

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Company
Treetop Talent
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via Pnet

Job Description
Introduction

We are recruiting for an Electrician for our client based in PE

Job Purpose

To perform electrical engineering inspections, repairs and maintenance work on equipment, assets and other infrastructure to minimise and prevent failures / breakdowns on production operations.

Key Performance Areas

1. Repairs (45%)

2. Maintenance (15%)

3. Training (10%)

4. Compliance (10%)

5. Cost Control (10%)

6. Customer Service (10%)

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

REPAIRS (45%)

• Diagnoses root cause of equipment failure and executes plan / takes action to rectify failure by performing repairs in a speedy manner.

• Ensures minimal equipment downtime and damage by repairing faults / defects / failures as speedily as possible.

• Ensures optimal equipment operation by the application of relevant technical and engineering standard, as well as by obtaining manufacturing process approval of equipment's operating condition.

• Ensures that all maintenance job cards raised are closed out on completion of work performed (Shop Ware)

• Supports and liaises with Production by identifying potential problems in a proactive manner as well as resolving process-related problems and planned maintenance to production runs.

• Provides relevant reports to the Maintenance Supervisor on maintenance repairs performed; Production support performed; downtime recorded and ensures paper trail is up to date.

• Root cause analysis performed.

• Failures / defects identified and rectified in a timely manner.

• Equipment downtime and damage minimized.

• Production support rendered – feedback received.

• Operating conditions of equipment optimal.

• Product quality standards upheld and complied with.

• Reports compiled and available in a timely manner (records kept – document control).

• Job Card Completion 100%

MAINTENANCE (15%)

• Perform “first off" inspection (daily check sheets) on all process changes to determine exact state of equipment.

• Perform routine inspections (predictive and planned) to detect possible equipment failures. Make diagnosis and perform the necessary maintenance work.

• Communicates with Supervisors / Production to arrange maintenance time.

• Coordinates availability of parts in order to perform / execute maintenance routines.

• Compile written report to Maintenance Supervisor on ‘out of the ordinary’ conditions.

• Inspection checklists.

• Number of equipment failures / defects reported.

• Equipment failure or damage reported in a timely manner.

• Reactive, Preventative and Predictive maintenance performed.

• Equipment downtime minimized.

• Reports and feedback provided to Supervisors and Production.

TRAINING (10%)

• Assists with training of Apprentices.

• Prepares training machines for Apprentices to ensure successful corrective equipment training.

• Apprentices capable of performing maintenance / repair duties.

• Equipment prepared for training purposes.

• Feedback received.

COMPLIANCE (10%)

• Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the Company.

• Reports risks or areas of concern to management within area of responsibility.

• Promotes compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure.

• Compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.

• Risks reported to Manager.

• Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized.

COST CONTROL (10%)

• Supports the effective and transparent use of financial and other resources.

• Limits expenditure, reduces costs and ensures deviations from budgetary limits are reported to direct Manager.

• Cost and expenditure monitored – waste minimized.

CUSTOMER SERVICE (10%)

• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and customers to render highest quality of services.

• Identifies and solves problems whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with company core values.

• Client / employee satisfaction index.

• Comebacks / discrepancies minimized.

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM
• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4).
• Trade Test: Electrician or Millwright (NQF 5)

EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM
• Up to 3 years’ technical and electrical maintenance experience as an Electrician in a manufacturing environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Computer Literacy (Basic MS Office; and SAP, ERP Systems and other job-specific software systems).

• Knowledge of relevant maintenance practices / designs / methodologies / SOP’s.

• Housekeeping and safety principles.

• Proactive.

• Action-oriented.

• Problem Solving and Fault Finding skills.

• Flexibility.

• Planning and Organising.

• Customer Focused.

• Resilient.

• Communication skills (both verbal and written).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the national minimum wage for electricians in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R32.21 per hour for electricians effective 1 March 2026. This equates to R6,281 per month based on 195 ordinary hours. Sectoral determinations or bargaining councils may set higher rates up to R45 per hour.
Q What work visa do foreign electricians need to apply for jobs in South Africa?
Foreign electricians qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa as the occupation is listed, valid for up to 5 years from date of issue. The application fee is R1,520 payable at VFS Global centres as of 2026. Processing takes 10-20 working days if documents including qualification verification are complete.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to become a registered electrician in South Africa?
A National Technical N2 Certificate in Electrical Engineering plus passing a trade test at an accredited test centre is mandatory. Applicants need 24 months supervised practical experience before the trade test. Only trade-tested artisans can apply for Wireman's registration.
Q What documents and process are needed to register as an electrician with the government?
Submit certified trade test certificate, ID copy, proof of 24 months experience, and medical fitness certificate to the provincial DOL office. The Wireman's Licence issuance fee is R495, valid for 5 years from 2026. Processing takes 30 working days upon payment.
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