Electrician Manufacturing Jobs in South Africa

A permanent Electrician opportunity is open in Malmesbury, Western Cape, through West Coast Personnel for a well-established manufacturing operation, including work in a feed milling facility. The salary is listed as market related, and applications close on 27 November 2026.

About the company and the work

West Coast Personnel is a recruitment specialist that places permanent, temporary and contract staff. In this role, you would join a manufacturing operation and report to the Maintenance Manager, helping to keep production running safely and reliably while minimising equipment downtime.

The work blends fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance, with a strong focus on industrial electrical systems, control panels and programmable logic controllers.

Role details and duties

• Inspect, install and test electrical circuits, wiring systems, control panels and industrial electrical equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on factory equipment and electrical installations.
• Repair and maintain fuse boxes, electrical circuits, wiring systems and associated equipment.
• Programme, troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Conduct electrical inspections to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Report electrical faults, safety risks and corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Support safe and uninterrupted production through effective fault finding and maintenance.

Requirements

• Relevant Electrical Trade Qualification, which is essential.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant electrical maintenance experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Practical experience in electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, control panels and equipment.
• Feed milling experience will be highly advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Willingness to work shifts and standby, which is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a maintenance team.

Where to find and apply safely

This post is informational only. It summarises a listing published on Careers24 on 31 October 2026. Use the Apply button on this page to reach the original Careers24 listing, and apply only through that original page. Never pay for an application, interview or placement, and never share bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to offer this job.

Practical tips

List your trade qualification clearly, then give concrete examples of fault finding, PLC work and preventative maintenance in manufacturing. Mention shift and standby availability honestly, and be ready to discuss a time you reduced downtime or improved reliability.

How the process works

Apply through the original listing before 27 November 2026. Shortlisting and contact will be handled through the original advertiser, so check the original page for its current status before applying.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee employment, an interview or a particular salary. The salary, reference CPT001432/MM and closing date are as stated in the original listing. Always verify the current status on the original page before applying, because listings can close or change.

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