Trade Tested Electrical Technician (PLC & SCADA) in Mthatha
Recruitment Web South Africa · Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Overview
A manufacturing company in Mthatha is looking for a qualified Electrical Technician with 5 years post trade test experience to maintain electrical instrumentation and automation systems. You will work with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs, SCADA, and frequency drives while enjoying a negotiable salary, benefits, and company housing. This full time role suits someone who is hands on, safety conscious, and ready to keep production running smoothly.
About the role
This role puts you at the centre of keeping a heavy industry plant running reliably. You will be responsible for maintaining electrical instrumentation and software programs, fault finding and repairing automation and drive equipment, and updating technical documentation such as manuals, P&ID diagrams, and instrumentation drawings.
You will also help identify health and safety hazards, assist production staff with operating procedures, maintain OHASA standards, and perform after hour standby duty on the plant. The position reports to a team leader and requires someone who can work independently and within a team.
To apply, use the recruitment portal for this advert. Make sure your CV clearly shows your trade test qualification, your 5 years post trade experience, and your hands on work with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs and SCADA systems.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (matric) with Afrikaans as Home Language
- N6 or S4 qualification in a relevant electrical field
- Trade Tested Electrician certification
- Minimum 5 years post trade test experience in a similar role
- Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry environment
- Good PLC and SCADA knowledge, specifically Allen Bradley and Siemens
- Good instrumentation knowledge
- Good frequency drive knowledge, including Allen Bradley and SEW
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Commitment to company vision, values, and core philosophies
- Dynamic and innovative mindset
- Good understanding of processes
Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance on all electrical instrumentation and software programs
- Fault find and repair automation and drive equipment
- Update base documentation such as manuals, P&ID diagrams, and instrumentation drawings
- Identify and report health and safety hazards in the plant to the Team Leader
- Develop operating envelopes and assist production personnel with compiling and updating operating procedures
- Maintain OHASA standards and ensure high levels of housekeeping
- Perform after hour standby duty on the plant
Benefits
Negotiable salary plus benefits, company housing
Job details
- Organisation
- Recruitment Web South Africa
- Location
- Mthatha, Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Trades & Artisan
- Posted
- 4 November 2026 (3 days ago)
- Closing date
- 4 December 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a solid fit if you already have your trade test and a few years of hands on electrical experience in a factory or plant. When you apply, make your CV stand out by listing the specific PLC and SCADA systems you have worked on, especially Siemens and Allen Bradley. Also mention any frequency drives you have maintained. In an interview, expect questions about fault finding, safety procedures, and how you handle standby duty. Be ready to give real examples of breakdowns you fixed and how you updated documentation afterwards. The employer also values Afrikaans at home language level, so feel free to note that on your CV if it applies. Good luck!
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