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SEMI-SKILLED ARTISAN(Electrician)

Type of Employment: Permanent (6 Months Probation)

Job Grade: Patterson A-Band

Division: Maintenance 

Location: Gauteng 

Reference: SABE/0067

Main Purpose of the Job: Reporting directly to the Team Leader, the incumbent will assist and support the maintenance artisans with various on site tasks and duties in order to ensure minimum production downtime, maximum life span of equipment and productions of quality wooden products. 

Minimum requirements:

South African Citizen, Grade 12, 1-2 years experience as a semi-skilled electrician in a maintenance and manufacturing environment will be advantageous, Willingness to learn, Willingness to perform stand?by/callout duties, night & rotation shifts and work overtime as and when required. 

Physical and Environmental requirements: Incumbent must be able to:distinguish between full range of colours in color spectrum to work with electrical wires, Use graphic instructions such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids, make precise arm-hand positioning movements, lift arms above shoulder level to work in ceiling areas, on light fixtures and/or other objects, work in small, cramped areas such as equipment enclosures etc. climb ladders or steps to reach work area, work at heights greater than ten feet, Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time, work in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to the heat & dust elements, move heavy objects with proper equipment. 

Key performance areas 

(inclusive but not limited to): Assist artisans with maintenance, electrical faults/breakdowns and new installations on all machines, Ensure that all work is done in a safe manner and all equipment used complies with safety standards, Work or operate in accordance with safe work procedures, Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work place (5s), Perform any other legal and reasonable duties as and where instructed. 

Knowledge, skills and competencies: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures that apply to electrical infrastructure, Technical aptitude – able to fault find and repair break downs, Ability to follow clear instructions (follow a planned maintenance procedure), Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English & Afrikaans), Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Systematic, neat & methodical, Analytical, problem solving and organisational skills, Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, Self motivated, disciplined and enthusiastic with high levels of drive and energy, Pro-active and dynamic, Lead and apply proper discipline, Excellent attendance track record, Customer Focused, Ability to action tasks and then document as per allocated job cards, Attention to detail, Dependability. 

If you are committed to delivering world-class manufacturing services, ascribe to the Swartland Groups shared values set and your credentials meet the minimum requirements of the position, you are kindly invited to forward your applications to hr@swartland.co.za, quoting the reference number, notice period, current & expected salary. 

Closing Date: 18th June 2022

Note: Applications must be submitted on the Company Application for Employment Form, obtainable from reception at the relevant location indicated on the advert, and must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, including the details of at least two contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the applicant) and certified copies of qualifications and identity document. Where a valid driver’s licence is a requirement, applications must attach a certified copy of such licence. 

If you have not been contacted within one (1) month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Successful candidates may be required to undergo competency test assessments and where applicable a technical exercise that intents to test relevant technical elements of the job. 

Applications send to the wrong address and/or received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the requirements, will not be taken into consideration.

Swartland Investments (PTY) Ltd. reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.