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