Industrial Electrician (Factory Maintenance) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Benoni, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
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Job Description

You'll wire, fault-find and certify installations for the food processing plant in Benoni. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Benoni. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Test installations and issue Certificates of Compliance where your registration allows
  • Fault-find tripping circuits with a multimeter, insulation tester and loop tester
  • Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language
  • Replace faulty light fittings, plugs, geyser elements and thermostats
  • Supervise and teach an electrical assistant or apprentice on site

What you need

  • Clean criminal record, since you will work inside client homes
  • Your own basic hand tools and a calibrated multimeter
  • Registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an Installation Electrician or holding a Wireman's licence
  • Solid working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and the Electrical Installation Regulations

On offer

  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekends
  • Company-issued test instruments, calibrated every year
  • Company bakkie for call-outs and travel between sites

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Benoni really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): Wireman's licence or registration letter from the Department of Employment and Labour, trade test certificate plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBenoni, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience10+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted1 November 2026
Closing Date4 December 2026
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