Electrician

Location:	Cape Town, Grabouw
Remote work:	Not Applicable
Job level:	Junior/Mid
Company:	Elgin Free Range Chickens

Responsibilities:

• Assemble and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Assist in testing of electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the buildings, plant and refrigeration of the premises.
• Ensuring minimal downtime/breakdowns.
• Required to start up the plant and repairing of defects.
• Assist in the management of refrigeration units and temperatures in the plant.
• Ensuring and maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with all repairs, breakdowns, projects and daily tasks and carrying out of all the activities on the maintenance schedule.
• Conducting of preventative maintenance on the weekend.

Requirements:

• Minimum grade 12.
• Trade tested electrician.
• Two years’ post trade test experience in electrical and maintenance work.
• Team player and ability to maintain a positive attitude in the team.
• Good knowledge of general electrical panels and plant electronics.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools used in building maintenance and repair specialties.
• Be able to do general fault finding.
• Must be able to adhere to safety practices in handling hazardous materials.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to be on standby for breakdowns and conducting of preventative maintenance over the weekend.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits. The appointment will be made in accordance with the company’s EE Policy. Interested applicants should forward their CV’s to az.oc.crfe@aihtnas clearly stating which position they are applying for, on or before 25 August 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not been contacted within one month, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All personal information of applicants will only be processed as allowed for by the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPI Act) and other relevant legislation, including labour legislation. Information collected may be shared with Operators and/or Third Parties who will be tasked to assist with specific recruitment functions as required and allowed by applicable company policy and in line with the POPI Act.

Posted on 07 Aug 14:47, Closing date 24 Aug