Maintenance Electrician
Company
Express Employment Professionals Durban
Location
uMhlanga
Posted
50 minutes ago
Via
via Pnet
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
• Make sure and maintain machines in a good, clean and working order
• To perform services, modifications and repairs
• To undertake all planned maintenance work as per schedules
• To complete all specified work within the time limits
• To make sure that all plant equipment is kept in good and working order
• To undertake all Electrical / Mechanical work related to breakdowns when required
• Assist with new installtions, projects and robotics programming
• To help to ensure that start-up checks are done
• To help to ensure that all preventative checks are done
• Maintaining full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this positions control
• To work in accordance with the current shift pattern
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualified Electrician
• Presses Hydraulics
• Factory maintenance
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• tools
• prevantative and predictive maintenance
• High pressure pumps
• Electrical advanced
• PLC's
• Make sure and maintain machines in a good, clean and working order
• To perform services, modifications and repairs
• To undertake all planned maintenance work as per schedules
• To complete all specified work within the time limits
• To make sure that all plant equipment is kept in good and working order
• To undertake all Electrical / Mechanical work related to breakdowns when required
• Assist with new installtions, projects and robotics programming
• To help to ensure that start-up checks are done
• To help to ensure that all preventative checks are done
• Maintaining full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this positions control
• To work in accordance with the current shift pattern
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualified Electrician
• Presses Hydraulics
• Factory maintenance
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• tools
• prevantative and predictive maintenance
• High pressure pumps
• Electrical advanced
• PLC's
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Staff Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for packing staff jobs in South African warehouses starting 1 March 2026?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for packing staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at all workplaces.
Do I need a matric certificate or prior experience to qualify for packing staff roles in South Africa in 2026?
Packing staff positions require only a Grade 9 certificate and no prior experience according to the Department of Employment and Labour guidelines effective 2026. Workers must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for shift work.
Which documents are required when applying for packing staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, and bank account details to register on the Employment Services System by 31 December 2026. A signed CV and UIF registration number are also mandatory for all applications.
What are the maximum working hours and annual leave entitlements for packing staff in South Africa for 2026?
Packing staff may not exceed 45 ordinary hours per week with a maximum of 10 hours overtime as regulated from 1 January 2026. Full-time workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service.
