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Electrical & Automation Technician

Job Description - Electrical & Automation Technician

Job Purpose

 

Responsible for
safe, reliable, and efficient operation, maintenance, installation,
calibration, and fault -finding of electrical and instrumentation systems across
industrial and plant environments, including telemetry systems.

The role supports production and operational continuity by applying
high -level technical skills, ensuring compliance with statutory standards, and
contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. installation, maintenance,
calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation
systems across industrial/plant environments.

 

Required
Qualifications:

 

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • N4 -N6
    Certificate in Electrical Engineering

  • N -Diploma
    in Electrical Engineering
    (Advantage)

  • IE
    Wireman’s License

  • Trade Test for Instrumentation/Mechanician
  • ORHVS Certificate (Advantage)
  • First Aid Level 1 (Advantage)

Required Knowledge:

  •  Knowledge
    of Electrical systems,especially Instrumentation & Telemetry.

  • Basic
    knowledge of Computer Aided Design Systems and Tools.

  • Basic Knowledge of PLC Control panel wiring,Soft Starters and Drives setup and commissioning.​
  • Knowledge
    of electrical equipment and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and
    maintenance.

  • Knowledge of electrical hazards.
  • Basic
    knowledge of MS Office and Outlook.

  • Valid Driver’s License.


 



Requirements

EXPERIENCE

    §  2 to 3 years work
    experience in industrial electrical or instrumentation environments such as
    mining, water treatment plants, manufacturing, or utilities.

    §  Experience with
    installation, wiring, and termination of electrical and instrumentation
    equipment including motors, sensors, transmitters, control valves, and field
    instruments.

    §  Experience reading
    electrical schematics, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and control panel
    drawings.

    §  Experience with calibration
    and basic troubleshooting of field instruments such as pressure transmitters,
    level sensors, flow meters, and temperature instruments.

    §  Experience with motor
    control systems including contractors, overload relays, soft starters, and
    variable speed drives.

    §  Experience performing
    electrical fault finding on LV distribution panels, MCCs, and control panels.

    §  Basic knowledge of
    industrial communication networks such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet, or
    similar fieldbus systems.

    §  Experience with cable
    installation, glanding, termination, and testing for power and instrumentation
    cables.




Benefits

  • Cell/Data Allowance
  • Group Risk/Life & Funeral Cover
  • Medical Aid & Vitality
  • Provident Fund
  • Professional Membership Incentive​


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