Electrician - Gqeberha Mill
Company
PepsiCo
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
Overview:
• *We are PepsiCo**
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *Job Overview**: To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards.
- Fitted fuse boxes, circuits & wiring systems and equipment.
- Inspected & tested fused boxes, circuits, wiring systems & equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must possess solid electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Able to install, commission, refurbish and improve equipment unsupervised.
- Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
- Executed pneumatic repairs.
- Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12.
- NQF 3 Trade Tested Electrician.
- Three to five years relevant experience as a qualified artisan.
• *“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
• *We are PepsiCo**
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *Job Overview**: To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards.
- Fitted fuse boxes, circuits & wiring systems and equipment.
- Inspected & tested fused boxes, circuits, wiring systems & equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must possess solid electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Able to install, commission, refurbish and improve equipment unsupervised.
- Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
- Executed pneumatic repairs.
- Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12.
- NQF 3 Trade Tested Electrician.
- Three to five years relevant experience as a qualified artisan.
• *“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa is R35.75 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Qualified electricians must receive at least R22,500 monthly for a 40-hour week with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate.
What education and experience are required to qualify as an electrician in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need a National Certificate in Electrical Engineering NQF Level 4 plus a completed apprenticeship of at least 3 years. A valid trade test certificate from a registered SETA is mandatory before any paid electrical work.
What documents are needed to apply for an electrician position in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, trade test certificate, NQF Level 4 qualification, and proof of 3 years apprenticeship experience. A valid wireman’s licence from the Department of Labour is also required for domestic installations.
What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for electricians in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work a maximum of 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is 3 days per year.
