Electrician Artisan

Electrician Artisan


Company
Continam Industrial Services CC
Location
Pretoria
Posted
7 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Electrical Artisan (Maintenance – Heavy Industry / Power Plant)

An established EME based in Pretoria East (Waltloo) is seeking to appoint a skilled, reliable, and experienced Electrical Artisan to join their team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in electrical maintenance within heavy industrial environments or power plants.

Minimum Requirements
• Minimum qualification: Technical subjects at NQF Level 4 (Matric / N3 / NCV Level 4)
• Valid Trade Test Certificate as an Electrical Artisan (essential)
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within heavy industry or power plant environments
• Valid Driver’s License (essential)
• At least one contactable reference

Skills and Competencies
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Good understanding of electrical systems, equipment, and maintenance procedures
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• High level of safety awareness and compliance
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns effectively
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities
• Perform electrical maintenance, repairs, and installations on plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out corrective and preventative maintenance
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety standards and regulations
• Minimise downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns and emergencies
• Conduct routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records
• Assist with commissioning and testing of electrical systems where required

Required Supporting Documents (Certified)
• Copy of ID
• Copy of Driver’s License
• Copies of Qualifications (NQF Level 4 minimum)
• Copy of Trade Test Certificate
• Contactable reference(s)

Important Notes
• Experience in heavy industry or power plant environments is highly preferred
• Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered
• Applications without required supporting documents will not be considered

Application Details

Submit your CV and supporting documents to:
[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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