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 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.
