Port Elizabeth: Electrical Technician posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

Electrical Technician Gqeberha Factory

Role Overview

The Electrical Technician is responsible for delivering electrical engineering and technical support to ensure optimal machine availability, operational efficiency, and compliance within a manufacturing environment. The role supports production targets through effective maintenance execution, PLC programming, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Areas

Technical Support and Maintenance

• Execute reactive, planned, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform advanced fault finding, diagnostics, and root cause analysis on electrical systems.
• Maintain and improve machine process capability.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems and robotic equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance job cards are accurately completed and closed.
• Provide plant-wide technical support as required.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Operate in accordance with company policies, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Identify and escalate operational risks within area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and regulatory requirements.

Cost and Resource Control

• Promote efficient use of maintenance resources and consumables.
• Control maintenance-related expenditure within budget guidelines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising production output.

Customer and Stakeholder Support

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with production and cross-functional teams.
• Deliver high-quality technical services aligned to production requirements.
• Demonstrate integrity and accountability in all problem-solving initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Educational

• National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)
• Qualified Artisan with Trade Test certification

Experience

• Up to 3 years experience as an Electrical or Electronic Technician in a manufacturing environment
• Proven PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Exposure to robotics in an automated production environment

Technical Competencies

• Strong PLC and robotic systems knowledge.
• ERP and MES system exposure.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

Behavioural Competencies

• Action-oriented with strong problem-solving ability.
• Analytical and detail-focused.
• Strong planning and organising skills.
• Resilient under production pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused with high accountability.