Electrician - Howick

Electrician - Howick

Recruiter: Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

Job : PMB
001180/LD

Date posted: Monday, March 2, 2026

Location: Howick, South Africa

Our client is seeking a skilled Electrician to support electrical maintenance and installations.

• Conduct daily plant checks
• Assist the electrical foreman in planning and managing departmental functions
• Repair motors, control equipment, and other electrical machinery
• Complete planned maintenance as scheduled
• Record all work completed on job cards and maintenance schedules
• Report serious or unresolved defects to the electrical foreman or engineering manager
• Carry out safety inspections on plant and equipment
• Perform standby duties as required
• Manage electrical inventory and spare parts
• Support breakdowns and assist with on-the-job training when needed

• Electrical theory training equivalent to N6
• Practical training and qualified with Trade Test
• Basic training on AC & DC Variable Speed Drives
• Knowledge of PLCs
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic equipment
• Fault-finding and problem-solving ability on industrial machinery
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (schematic and wiring diagrams)
• Practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to work accurately and efficiently

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.