Senior Electrician

Senior Electrician


Company
Ziyana Business Consulting and Training
Location
Durban
Via
Talent.com

Job Description
Our client is looking for a suitable qualified and experienced individual who can provide good engineering practices reliable preventative maintenance while adhering to company standards and procedures in ensuring that the assets of the company are always maintained to the required standards. To oversee and coordinate effective training development and assessment of assigned apprentices. Responsible areas and departments are Weaving Knitting Preparation Make-up Dyehouse Warehouse Factory Shop and Admin.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following :

Maintenance :

Ensure that predictive & preventive maintenance is effectively performed to minimize downtime and maintenance costs.

Attend machine breakdowns as quickly as possible to minimize downtime.

Ensure that safety standards are maintained and best practices followed when maintaining equipment.

Solve problems as they arise and ensure that any major problems have been communicated to the Engineering Manager ASAP.

Manage critical spares to minimize downtime due to equipment breakdown.

Fix damaged or worn parts to be put back into production to save money on spares wherever possible.

Control all relevant tools and critical spares so that they are available when needed.

Manage maintenance expenditure (spares / contract work) in line with the budget.

Maintain housekeeping standards to prevent accidents or incidents.

Maintain documentation and records for traceability and analysis purposes.

Development :

Assess modifications or new equipment requirements to meet new product developments.

Provide input to improve current machinery and operations to optimized cost.

Mentor :

Act as a subject matter expert to assist other artisans in resolving technical issues.

Act as a mentor and coach to uplift people improve motivation and provide life skills.

Facilitate performance management and disciplinary processes.

Conduct training as and when required to ensure skills transfer and

Required Skills :

Electrician Trade Test. 5 or more years working experience as an Electrician in a Textile environment. Good communication and Interpersonal skills. Technical and training skills.

Key Skills

Low Voltage,Algebra,Electrical Experience,NEC,Military Experience,Tube Bending,Commercial Driving,Schematics,Medical Imaging,Project Management Software,Programmable Logic Controllers,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Q What is the minimum wage for Plumber Jobs in South Africa as of 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for plumbers in South Africa is R27.45 per hour as of 1 January 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Plumbers registered under the Building Bargaining Council receive an additional R450 monthly tool allowance.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for Plumber Jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an N2 certificate in plumbing plus a minimum of 3 years verifiable experience under a qualified artisan. A Red Seal trade test certificate obtained after 2025 is mandatory for formal employment. No qualifications are accepted without proof of 2800 hours of logged practical training.
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As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate, and proof of 3 years experience via the ESSA portal by 31 March 2026. A valid tax clearance certificate from SARS and medical fitness report are also required for all applications. Incomplete submissions are rejected within 14 days.
Q What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for plumbers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, plumbers work 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service as of 2026. Sick leave is capped at 30 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is limited to 3 days per year. UIF contributions entitle workers to maternity leave of 4 consecutive months.
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