Job Details
- Position: Electrician
- Company: RCL Foods
- Reference Number: RCL261009-5
- Number of Vacancies: 4
- Division: Milling Division
- Department: Engineering
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- N3 Electrical Engineering qualification
- Recognised Electrical Trade Test (Qualified Artisan)
- Three-Phase Installation Electrician Licence
- Medium Voltage (MV) Switching Authorised Person Training
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience
- Medically fit for the role
- Willingness to work shifts and overtime
Advantageous
- Industrial electrical maintenance experience
- Experience in food manufacturing or milling environments
- Knowledge of Siemens PLC systems
- Experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
- Familiarity with CMMS maintenance systems
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Main Duties
- Install, maintain, inspect, and repair electrical systems and equipment
- Perform electrical fault finding and troubleshooting
- Conduct planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Test electrical systems using multimeters and insulation testers
- Work on electrical systems from 24V DC to 400V AC
- Maintain maintenance records and job cards
- Assist with commissioning and modification of equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures
- Support continuous production through reliable equipment performance
Skills Needed
- Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Preventative maintenance knowledge
- PLC troubleshooting abilities
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Ability to read electrical drawings
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication and teamwork
- Computer literacy
- Strong safety awareness
ATS Keywords
Electrician, Electrical Artisan, Electrical Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Fault Finding, Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, PLC Systems, Siemens PLC, Variable Speed Drives, VSD, Electrical Installation, Electrical Repairs, CMMS, Manufacturing Environment, Trade Tested Electrician, Medium Voltage Switching, Electrical Troubleshooting, Engineering Maintenance, Occupational Health and Safety.
Short Professional Profile for Applications
Trade-tested Electrician with strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance, fault finding, preventative maintenance, and equipment repairs. Skilled in diagnosing electrical faults, interpreting electrical drawings, working with PLC systems and variable speed drives, and ensuring equipment reliability in manufacturing environments. Safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high operational standards while supporting continuous production and engineering excellence.
