TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Electrical Technician - Manufacturing

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

Our client is seeking a skilled Electrical Technician to provide electrical engineering and technical support within a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will ensure optimal equipment performance, minimise downtime, and maintain high safety and operational standards.

Minimum Requirements
  • National Diploma in Electrical / Electronic / Automotive Engineering or Information Technology (NQF 6).
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as an Electrical or Electronic Technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • Must have Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.
  • Experience with robotics and automated systems.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, ERP, and MES systems).
  • Trade Test qualification.
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on factory equipment.
  • Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical systems and machinery.
  • Complete and close maintenance job cards accurately and on time.
  • Maintain and support PLCs, robots, and automated systems.
  • Ensure machines and processes operate efficiently and according to specifications.
  • Provide technical support to production and factory teams.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment failures.
  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and regulations.
  • Assist with cost control initiatives and reducing operational waste.
Key Skills & Competencies
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented.
  • Good planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Customer and quality focused.
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Salary

Market related

About This Role

Career insights for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R60,939/month
R47,128 to R75,405/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Active Listening Repairing Troubleshooting
Common Technologies
Simulink MATLAB PSCAD Microsoft PowerPoint 365 AutoCAD Revit MicroStation C