Electrician (Graaff-Reinet) at Montego Pet Nutrition

Description

What You Will Be Doing:

• This position plays a critical role in ensuring production runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems, supporting installations, and ensuring facilities always remain compliant and operational.

Repairs and Maintenance

• Respond to factory requests relating to electrical equipment and machinery, including SCADA systems
• Conduct fault-finding and implement effective solutions
• Perform routine electrical inspections as directed
• Monitor completion of Electrical Assistant check sheets and identify maintenance requirements
• Recommend replacement of parts and consumables
• Accurately complete job cards on the ERP system

Installations

• Install and connect electrical equipment and machinery in line with regulatory requirements
• Supervise and assemble Electrical Control Panels and Distribution Boards
• Wire PLC panels and perform electrical terminations
• Install cable racking, lighting, power supplies and plugs according to operational and building requirements
• Maintain strict adherence to safe working procedures

Hygiene, Housekeeping and Safety

• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Food Safety (FSSC 22000) standards
• Identify hazards and implement preventative and corrective actions
• Report safety risks promptly
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organised and safe

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
• Red Seal Electrician Certification (NQF Level 5)
• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence
• Working-at-heights certification will score you extra points
• 2 – 3 years’ experience as a qualified Electrician within an FMCG or production environment
• Electrical installations and panel building according to drawings
• Strong fault-finding and repair capability
• SCADA systems, PLC and VSD knowledge
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to work at heights
• Ability to travel between facilities when required
• Availability for standby duties, overtime, weekend and after-hours work when operationally required
• Flexibility to perform additional tasks aligned with skills and operational needs