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Plant Electrician Jobs in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Plant Electrician
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NES026170/Nthat
Date posted:
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Location:
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
SUMMARY:
A leading industrial operation is seeking a skilled Plant Electrician with a Wireman’s License (GMR2) to take ownership of electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and plant uptime. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and know how to keep systems running at peak performance, this is your moment.
POSITION INFO:
As a Plant Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and systems. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring maximum plant availability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced industrial environment where your technical expertise directly impacts operational efficiency and production output.
Education:
- Trade Test Electrician (Red Seal)
- Valid Wireman’s License (GMR2 – non-negotiable)
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- Proven experience in plant electrical maintenance and fault finding
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, control panels, and PLCs
- Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery
- Sound understanding of GMR2 compliance and electrical safety standards
- Experience working in manufacturing / mining / FMCG / heavy industrial environments
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive maintenance mindset
- Willingness to work shifts / standby when required
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For more information contact:
Nthato Gumede