Electrical Engineer at Astral Foods Ltd

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Management of the site’s electrical reticulation and automation of the plant.
• Ensuring that installation and operations conform to the electrical standard.
• Maintaining electrical equipment and mentoring Artisans and Foremen.
• Identify training requirements and provide technical training for operations, engineering, and maintenance staff in the use of new and existing automation systems.
• Provide technical support for new and existing automation systems associated with the site projects.
• Understand site requirements for HMI/ communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Compliance with all management and safety programs within the company (i.e. 20 Keys, Planned maintenance, OHSACT, Meat Safety).
• Strive to achieve Engineering downtime of 3%.
• Perform standby duties.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• BSc Electrical Engineering degree or a BTech or Diploma.
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist Engineer (or working towards registration).
• A minimum of 5 years working experience in an FMCG environment Post qualification.
• Be familiar with intelligent motor starters.
• Computer literate.
• Supervisory management training is advantageous.
• Experience in the Food industry will be advantageous.
• Must have own transport.

What we offer:

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work within Astral Group anywhere within South Africa if positions arise.
• Growing career opportunity within the company and also within the whole Astral Group as the biggest poultry company in South Africa.
• Learning and development opportunities

Closing Date: 14 September 2026