Job Description

Cape Town | Western Cape
Salary: R20 000 – R28 000 per month

An established industrial machinery business is seeking a qualified, Trade Tested Electrician to assemble, wire, test and commission automated machinery used within the FMCG / food manufacturing industry.

This is a hands-on technical role suited to an electrician with strong experience in industrial machinery, control panels, 3-phase systems, VSDs and electrical fault-finding.

Key Responsibilities

Build and wire electrical control panels from engineering schematics.
Complete full machine wiring, including sensors, cabling and heavy-duty motors.
Install VSDs/VFDs, soft starters, breakers and low-voltage controls.
Interpret electrical and pneumatic drawings.
Conduct pre-commissioning testing and quality inspections.
Install, test and commission machinery at client sites.
Diagnose electrical, automation and pneumatic faults.
Perform basic PLC fault-finding and setup.
Work alongside mechanical technicians on pneumatic integration.
Ensure compliance with electrical, LOTO, arc-flash and food-grade safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified Electrician – Red Seal / Trade Tested.
3–5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong experience with control panels, 3-phase systems and high-amperage machinery.
Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and VSD configuration.
Able to use electrical diagnostic equipment.
Siemens, Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLC exposure advantageous.
Valid driver's license.
Willing to travel to client sites.
Willing to work occasional overtime and weekends for commissioning requirements.

The position includes work in both a factory workshop and at client sites.