Electrical & Automation Technician
Job Purpose
Responsible for
safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, installation,
calibration, and fault-finding of electrical and instrumentation systems across
industrial and plant environments, including telemetry systems.
The role supports production and operational continuity by applying
high-level technical skills, ensuring compliance with statutory standards, and
contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. installation, maintenance,
calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation
systems across industrial/plant environments.
Required
Qualifications:
- Matric (Grade 12)
- N4-N6
Certificate in Electrical Engineering
- N-Diploma
in Electrical Engineering (Advantage)
- IE
Wireman’s License
- Trade Test for Instrumentation/Mechanician
- ORHVS Certificate (Advantage)
- First Aid Level 1 (Advantage)
Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge
of Electrical systems,especially Instrumentation & Telemetry.
- Basic
knowledge of Computer Aided Design Systems and Tools.
- Basic Knowledge of PLC Control panel wiring,Soft Starters and Drives setup and commissioning.
- Knowledge
of electrical equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
maintenance.
- Knowledge of electrical hazards.
- Basic
knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE
- § 2 to 3 years work
experience in industrial electrical or instrumentation environments such as
mining, water treatment plants, manufacturing, or utilities.
§ Experience with installation, wiring, and termination of electrical and instrumentation equipment including motors, sensors, transmitters, control valves, and field instruments.
§ Experience reading electrical schematics, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and control panel drawings.
§ Experience with calibration and basic troubleshooting of field instruments such as pressure transmitters, level sensors, flow meters, and temperature instruments.
§ Experience with motor control systems including contractors, overload relays, soft starters, and variable speed drives.
§ Experience performing electrical fault finding on LV distribution panels, MCCs, and control panels.
§ Basic knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, or similar fieldbus systems.
§ Experience with cable installation, glanding, termination, and testing for power and instrumentation cables.
Benefits
- Cell/Data Allowance
- Group Risk/Life & Funeral Cover
- Medical Aid & Vitality
- Provident Fund
- Professional Membership Incentive