Electrical Maintenance Technician – Durban, South Africa

About the role

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of all electrical equipment in a heavy‑industry environment. You will perform installation, repair, preventive and predictive maintenance on a wide range of plant assets while adhering to EHS standards and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify breakdowns on LV‑MV motors, LV switchboards, MCCs, plant lighting, transformers, UPS, VFDs, breakers and soft starters.
• Carry out planned preventive and predictive maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Use SAP to request spare parts, record work orders and maintain accurate maintenance logs.
• Identify recurring issues, propose modifications and support continuous improvement projects such as 5S and Business Excellence.
• Provide technical guidance to newly hired electricians, trainees and contractors.
• Assist other departments with equipment troubleshooting and repairs as required.

Required profile

• Diploma in a relevant electrical field.
• Completion of PEC Craft Training.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in electrical maintenance within a heavy‑industry setting.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• LV‑MV motor maintenance
• LV switchboard and MCC operation
• Plant lighting, transformer, UPS, VFD, breaker and soft starter servicing
• Electrical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Proficiency with SAP maintenance module
• Use of standard maintenance tools and reading engineering drawings/manuals