Electrical / Automation Technician

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028573/Wes

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

300000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Electrical / Automation Technician

Location: Cape Town
Are you the kind of technician who thrives on solving breakdowns, optimizing automation systems, and ensuring production never misses a beat? A well-established manufacturing and recycling operation is looking for an experienced Electrical / Automation Technician to play a critical role in maintaining and improving plant performance.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Perform electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment.
Diagnose and resolve PLC, automation, and control system faults.
Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
Improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
Assist with continuous improvement and automation projects.
Support commissioning, upgrades, and modifications of plant equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintenance procedures.
Work closely with production and engineering teams to optimize plant performance.

Minimum Requirements

Trade Tested Electrician or relevant Electrical qualification.
Minimum 8 years' experience in a maintenance environment within manufacturing, processing, recycling, packaging, or heavy industry.
Strong PLC troubleshooting and fault-finding experience.
Experience with automation systems, control panels, VSDs, sensors, and instrumentation.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
Proven track record of reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Advantageous

Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Schneider PLCs.
Experience working in a continuous production or industrial processing environment.
Exposure to SCADA systems and industrial networks.

If you are a hands-on maintenance professional with a passion for automation and keeping production running efficiently, we would like to hear from you.
Please send your CV to
If you have not received a response within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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