Electrician/Fitter

Electrician/Fitter


Company
Kethstone Foundry Pty (Ltd)
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R 16K–R 18,6K a month
Posted
9 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Job Title: Electrician Fitter (Industrial / Foundry Experience Required)
Company: Human Resources Engineering Foundry Pty Ltd
Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng
Salary: R15,000 – R18,000 per month
Job Type: Full-time | On-site

We’re Hiring a Skilled Electrician Fitter – Immediate Start

If you don’t have real industrial electrical experience, this role is not for you.

We need a hands-on Electrician Fitter who can handle fault-finding, installations, and maintenance in a high-demand foundry environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Install, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems and machinery
• Perform fault-finding on motors, panels, and control systems
• Work on furnaces, casting equipment, and heavy plant machinery
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics
• Ensure all work complies with safety and electrical standards
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
• Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal preferred)
• Minimum 4+ years in industrial / manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical drawings independently

We Will Prioritise Candidates Who:
• Have worked in a foundry or smelting environment
• Have experience with motors, PLCs, and control panels
• Can start immediately
• Work independently with minimal supervision

What You Get
• R15,000 – R18,000 depending on experience
• Stable, long-term position
• Growth opportunity within a serious engineering operation

Do NOT Apply If:
• You don’t have a trade certificate
• You only have domestic/residential electrical experience
• You rely on supervision for basic tasks

How to Apply

Apply via Indeed or email your CV to: [email protected]

Pay: R16 000,00 - R18 600,00 per month

Application Question(s):
• Do you have experience with fault-finding on motors and control panels? (Yes/No)
• Have you worked in a foundry or heavy industrial environment? (Yes/No)

Experience:
• foundry or heavy industrial : 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal preferred) (Required)

Work Location: In person

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