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Operate, maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated equipment to ensure plant availability, cost, safety and product quality.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Operational Support
* Provide specialist electrical support to production and shift-based teams to ensure optimal plant performance.
* Act as a technical resource during breakdowns, fault finding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Support cross-functional teams with electrical expertise to resolve complex operational challenges.
Breakdown & Running Repairs
* Perform effective electrical fault diagnosis and repairs on plant and auxiliary equipment during operations.
* Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore equipment to safe operational condition.
* Ensure repairs are completed to a high standard, focusing on reliability and long-term sustainability.
Planned & Preventative Maintenance
* Participate in maintenance planning and review meetings, contributing technical input and improvement ideas.
* Execute planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules.
* Assist in developing, updating, and optimising electrical maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
Equipment Performance & OEE
* Ensure all electrical maintenance activities support maximum plant availability and efficiency.
* Contribute to achieving OEE targets through proactive maintenance and effective fault prevention.
* Identify recurring faults and implement corrective actions to eliminate root causes.
Housekeeping, Safety & Compliance
* Work in strict compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards at all times.
* Identify unsafe conditions or work practices and take corrective action or escalate as required.
* Maintain high housekeeping standards within work areas, electrical panels, and plant equipment.
Reporting & Administration
* Complete maintenance reports, job cards, and fault logs accurately and timeously.
* Capture maintenance data on the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support planning and analysis.
* Provide feedback to engineering and production teams regarding equipment condition and improvement opportunities.
Special Requirements
* Physically capable of performing hands-on electrical work in an industrial plant environment.
* Willing and able to work shifts, standby, callouts, and overtime when operationally required.
Core Competencies
* Electrical maintenance systems and procedures
* Compliance with engineering and electrical standards
* Qualified and trade-tested Electrician
* Knowledge of high-speed manufacturing and packaging machinery
* Computer literacy with exposure to CMMS systems (DMS preferred)
Technical Competencies
* Exposure to PLC systems (Siemens S7 preferred)
* Experience with AC drives, motor control, and sequential control systems
* Strong troubleshooting capability across electrical, instrumentation, and pneumatic systems
* Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and drawings
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Experience & Qualifications
* Qualified and trade-tested artisan
* Minimum N3 technical qualification
* 5–10 years electrical experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG experience advantageous)
Personal Attributes
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Effective team player within a multi-disciplinary maintenance environment
* Proactive, solution-driven mindset focused on sustainable fixes
* Strong logical and diagnostic approach to problem solving
* Reliable, accountable, and adaptable under operational pressure
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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.