Electricians
Company
BAIC Autombile SA
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Job Title: Electricians
Location: Gqeberha
Job Type: Full-time
Rate : R136 p/h
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for troubleshooting and handling of all electrical equipment in the workshop to reduce downtime and ensure normal operation of electrical equipment
· Daily Maintenance, overhaul and inspection of all electrical equipment in the workshop and facilities
· Understand the general safety requirements for operating High Voltage, Medium Voltage equipment and Low Voltage, MV cable jointing and termination both indoors and outdoors.
· Understand how switching is done safely and in compliance with the OHSACT
· Inspection of all kinds of electrical equipment and high and low voltage lines at required and set intervals as per OHSACT when required.
· Perform electrical installations that include components such as switchgear and control gear
· Conduct simple electrical compliance audits and Electrical switchgear safe operation
· Assist Engineers with Compiling of maintenance plans, execution and maintenance plan reviews.
· Perform daily management tasks such as work logs, fault logs, equipment history records, maintenance records, etc and complete work tasks assigned by the maintenance department on time
· Regularly backup and manage important data, procedures and parameters of equipment (PC, Drives, Robotics, Inverter, PLC etc)
· Able to perform electrical-related work with minimal supervision or independently
· Must be flexible to work additional hours at short notice due to operational requirements
· To undertake continuous improvement activities
· To solve day-to-day issues
· To continually promote company philosophies, policies and values
· Ensure quality requirements are adhered to
· Take an active part in identifying and maintaining plant health and safety
· Assist in other operations of the department
· Complete work tasks and instructions assigned by engineers and management on time
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Trade-test certificate and N-Qualification or Diploma
· Trade-tested Electrician (Artisan)
· 5 years of working experience in the automotive, mechatronics, and automation-related industry
· Experience in various sensors, relay control circuits, frequency converters, electrical drawing etc
· Knowledge of PLC, HMI and common industrial robots
Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to with your updated resume.
: When submitting your application, please use the job title in the subject heading.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2026/01/16
Location: Gqeberha
Job Type: Full-time
Rate : R136 p/h
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responsible for troubleshooting and handling of all electrical equipment in the workshop to reduce downtime and ensure normal operation of electrical equipment
· Daily Maintenance, overhaul and inspection of all electrical equipment in the workshop and facilities
· Understand the general safety requirements for operating High Voltage, Medium Voltage equipment and Low Voltage, MV cable jointing and termination both indoors and outdoors.
· Understand how switching is done safely and in compliance with the OHSACT
· Inspection of all kinds of electrical equipment and high and low voltage lines at required and set intervals as per OHSACT when required.
· Perform electrical installations that include components such as switchgear and control gear
· Conduct simple electrical compliance audits and Electrical switchgear safe operation
· Assist Engineers with Compiling of maintenance plans, execution and maintenance plan reviews.
· Perform daily management tasks such as work logs, fault logs, equipment history records, maintenance records, etc and complete work tasks assigned by the maintenance department on time
· Regularly backup and manage important data, procedures and parameters of equipment (PC, Drives, Robotics, Inverter, PLC etc)
· Able to perform electrical-related work with minimal supervision or independently
· Must be flexible to work additional hours at short notice due to operational requirements
· To undertake continuous improvement activities
· To solve day-to-day issues
· To continually promote company philosophies, policies and values
· Ensure quality requirements are adhered to
· Take an active part in identifying and maintaining plant health and safety
· Assist in other operations of the department
· Complete work tasks and instructions assigned by engineers and management on time
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Trade-test certificate and N-Qualification or Diploma
· Trade-tested Electrician (Artisan)
· 5 years of working experience in the automotive, mechatronics, and automation-related industry
· Experience in various sensors, relay control circuits, frequency converters, electrical drawing etc
· Knowledge of PLC, HMI and common industrial robots
Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to with your updated resume.
: When submitting your application, please use the job title in the subject heading.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2026/01/16
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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