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An Electrician position is open in Cape Town, advertised by Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd. for a large FMCG concern based in the city. The role covers the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment in a high-paced production environment, where keeping downtime to a minimum matters. The salary is undisclosed, and the position is permanent at intermediate level.
About the company and the work
The employer is a large fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) concern based in Cape Town. Production runs at pace, so the electrical systems and machinery behind it must be kept in reliable working order. The electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of those systems and equipment, with the aim of optimal performance and minimal downtime. The work sits alongside a maintenance team and the production teams who rely on the equipment every shift, and it includes planned shutdowns and upgrades as well as day-to-day fault-finding.
Role details and duties
The advert lists the following responsibilities: perform routine electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs on production machinery and equipment; ensure all electrical systems comply with relevant safety and industry regulations; conduct inspections and preventative maintenance to minimise breakdowns and improve operational efficiency; troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues in a time-sensitive manner to maintain production flow; collaborate with the maintenance team to execute planned shutdowns and upgrades; maintain accurate documentation and records of maintenance work and repairs; adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe working environment at all times; and provide technical support and guidance to production teams regarding electrical matters.
Requirements
The advert states the following requirements. Only these are listed here, so check the original advert for anything not mentioned:
- Qualified Electrician with a valid trade certificate
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, VSDs and industrial automation
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Experience with troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Candidates with their own reliable vehicle will be preferable
The advert notes that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original CareerJunction advert, linked by the Apply button on this page, which points to the Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd. listing for this vacancy (job 2646437, reference CPT003734). Do not send personal documents to anyone who contacts you claiming to represent this role outside that official route, and be wary of any request for payment in exchange for a job — a genuine employer or recruiter will not charge you to apply.
Practical tips
Make your trade certificate and FMCG or manufacturing experience easy to spot: state your qualification, your years in production environments, and your hands-on experience with PLCs, VSDs and industrial automation. Give a short example of a breakdown you diagnosed quickly or a preventative maintenance routine you improved, since the advert emphasises minimising downtime and keeping production flowing. Mention your ability to read electrical drawings and schematics, and whether you have your own reliable vehicle, since the advert says that will be preferable. Confirm the exact site and shift pattern on the original advert before applying, since the listing gives Cape Town as the location.
How the process works
Applications go through the original CareerJunction advert to Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd. The advert states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, so if you do not hear back, it does not necessarily mean your application was not received. Shortlisted applicants can expect the recruiter or client to verify trade qualifications and relevant experience before any interview or site discussion. Keep a copy of your application and the advert reference number CPT003734 so you can quote it in any follow-up.
Important information
This post is an informational summary of a third-party job advert and is not the employer. Details such as the salary, location and requirements are given exactly as stated in the original listing, and nothing has been added or guessed. The listing states the salary is undisclosed and the job expires in 25 days from 29 October 2026, so always check the original advert to confirm whether applications are still open before applying. If any detail here differs from the original advert, the original advert takes precedence.
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