Electrical Team Lead for Manufacturing in Vereeniging
Humankind Group · Vereeniging, Gauteng
Overview
Humankind Group is looking for a qualified Electrical Team Lead to oversee maintenance at a manufacturing plant near Vereeniging. You will lead a small team of artisans, plan shifts, and keep equipment running safely. This permanent role suits someone with an electrical trade test who enjoys hands-on leadership and solving breakdowns fast.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership role at a manufacturing facility in the Vereeniging area. You will be responsible for keeping electrical systems and equipment running smoothly while guiding a small team of artisans and technicians.
What the role involves:
- Leading and mentoring a team of artisans and technicians
- Planning shifts, assigning tasks, and making sure maintenance work is done safely and on time
- Carrying out preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime
- Troubleshooting and resolving electrical breakdowns quickly
- Working with production teams to keep equipment efficient
- Monitoring maintenance costs and driving continuous improvement
- Enforcing safety standards and building a strong safety culture
To apply, send your CV to andrea@humankindgroup.co.za. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Electrical Trade Test qualification and relevant electrical certification
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial electrical maintenance
- Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a technical team
- Excellent planning, troubleshooting, and communication skills
- Based in or near the Vereeniging area
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a small team of artisans and technicians
- Plan shifts and assign tasks to ensure electrical maintenance is completed safely and on time
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical breakdowns quickly
- Work closely with production teams to keep equipment running efficiently
- Monitor maintenance costs and drive continuous improvement
- Enforce safety standards and promote a strong safety culture
Job details
- Organisation
- Humankind Group
- Location
- Vereeniging, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Application Email
- andrea@humankindgroup.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
If you have your electrical trade test and some manufacturing maintenance experience, this role is a solid step into team leadership. When you apply, highlight any times you have supervised or mentored other artisans, planned maintenance schedules, or reduced downtime. The employer will likely ask about your troubleshooting approach and how you handle safety on the floor, so think of real examples. Since the role is based near Vereeniging, mention your location and willingness to work on site. Send a clear, updated CV to the email provided and keep it focused on electrical maintenance and leadership.
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