Auto Electrician - Durban
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Durban
Posted
6 hours ago
Via
via LinkedIn
Job Description
Recruiter:
Absolut Career Personnel
Job Ref:
PTA007608/Shell
Date posted:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
R30 000 Monthly
SUMMARY:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
POSITION INFO:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
Absolut Career Personnel
Job Ref:
PTA007608/Shell
Date posted:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
R30 000 Monthly
SUMMARY:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
POSITION INFO:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
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