Amanzimtoti: ARTISAN: ELECTRONICS

March 24, 2026 Jobs in Amanzimtoti

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electronics Artisan to join our team in Amanzimtoti, responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of automated production equipment by focusing on the maintenance and optimisation of electronic control systems and instrumentation.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, repair, calibrate, and upgrade electronic systems, instrumentation, PLC/HMI controls, variable speed drives, sensors, Scada/Plant Information systems, and industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.) on existing and new machinery.
Perform rapid fault-finding and diagnostics on electronic and related electrical equipment using circuit diagrams, troubleshooting tools, and OEM documentation; attend to breakdowns and provide immediate support to production lines.
Execute planned and preventative maintenance schedules, analyse breakdown trends via the maintenance system (e.g., SAP/MAXIMO), and recommend improvements or spares to minimise recurring failures.
Program and optimise control logic, stacking patterns on palletisers, conveyor automation, and high-speed filling/packaging lines (e.g., Siemens S7, TIA Portal, WinCC, Simotion).
Focus on implementing Lean and Sigma 6 and PDCA cycles to deliver high plant availability, cost reduction, improved quality output and faster responses.
Provide standby/call-out coverage (rotated), work overtime as required, and contribute to budget inputs while managing spares and contractor performance.

Requirements

Qualified Electronics Artisan with Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal / Section 13 or equivalent).
N6 / S4 / National Diploma in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / Mechatronics Engineering advantageous.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as an Electronics Artisan, preferably in an FMCG manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s licence and own transport (for standby).

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary to be discussed during the interview process.

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