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Factory Electrician at Belgotex Floors
Belgotex Floors
October 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Accountabilities and Outputs:
Electrical Safety and Compliance
Apply lockout, tagout, test-for-dead and permit-to-work requirements before starting electrical work.
Inspect the work area, identify hazards and use the prescribed personal protective equipment and test instruments.
Stop and report unsafe equipment, damaged protection devices, exposed conductors, bypassed interlocks and other immediate risks.
Maintain panel access, covers, labels, earthing, guarding and electrical housekeeping to the required standard.
Complete statutory and internal electrical inspections assigned to the role and record all defects and corrective actions.
Follow site emergency, fire prevention, environmental and incident-reporting procedures.
Planned and Preventive Maintenance
Complete scheduled electrical maintenance on textile production machinery, motors, drives, control panels, conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, heating systems, utility equipment and building services.
Inspect and test cables, terminations, contactors, overloads, isolators, protective devices, sensors, switches, solenoids, power supplies and control circuits.
Identify developing defects such as overheating, loose connections, insulation damage, nuisance tripping, abnormal current draw and deteriorating components.
Plan work with the Electrical Foreman and production teams so that maintenance is completed during agreed stoppages and shutdowns.
Record findings, parts used, labour time, follow-up work and equipment condition in the maintenance management system.
Breakdown Response and Fault Finding
Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and obtain clear information about the fault, operating conditions and production impact.
Use electrical drawings, test equipment, alarms, drive diagnostics and programmable logic controller input and output status to locate faults systematically.
Repair or replace defective components, complete functional and safety tests, and confirm that the equipment is safe before handover to production.
Escalate complex control, automation or instrumentation faults to the appropriate specialist and provide accurate diagnostic information.
Investigate recurring failures, identify the underlying cause and implement or recommend corrective action rather than relying on temporary repairs.
Communicate progress, expected restoration time, residual risk and follow-up work to the Electrical Foreman and affected production personnel.
Electrical Installations and Improvements
Install and modify motors, isolators, distribution equipment, cable routes, control panels, lighting, field devices and associated wiring in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
Support the testing and commissioning of new or modified equipment, including rotation checks, protection checks, interlock tests and safe start-up.
Do not make unauthorized changes to programmable logic controller programs, safety circuits, protection settings or machine interlocks.
Mark up drawings and provide accurate information for updates to schematics, cable schedules, equipment registers and maintenance plans.
Identify practical opportunities to improve reliability, energy use, maintainability and electrical safety, and submit recommendations through the agreed change-control process.
Maintenance Control and Resources
Create, update and close work orders with a clear description of the fault, action taken, parts used and further work required.
Check critical electrical spares and advise the Electrical Foreman when stock levels, obsolescence or lead times could create operational risk.
Keep tools, meters, test leads, ladders and portable equipment secure, serviceable and within required calibration or inspection dates.
Maintain a clean work area and remove waste, redundant cables, packaging and replaced components after every task.
Participate in maintenance planning, shift handovers, toolbox talks, risk assessments and post-breakdown reviews.
Teamwork and Technical Support
Work constructively with production operators, artisans, technicians, contractors and engineers to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
Give clear shift handovers covering outstanding defects, isolated equipment, temporary controls, parts required and work still in progress.
Provide task guidance to electrical assistants and apprentices within the limits of competence and delegated authority.
Monitor contractors working on assigned electrical tasks and immediately report unsafe work, poor workmanship or deviation from scope.
Share technical knowledge and lessons from failures to improve team capability and prevent recurrence.
Requirements
Matric with Maths/Maths lit
Recognized Electrician Trade Test certificate
Five to ten years of post-trade industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment
Practical experience with three-phase systems, motors, motor control, switchgear, variable speed drives, control circuits and industrial distribution
Ability to diagnose electrical and control faults methodically using drawings, meters, alarms and equipment diagnostics
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, manuals and equipment specifications
Working knowledge of maintenance management systems, electronic work orders and standard office software
Willingness to work shifts, standby, call outs, weekends and planned shutdowns when rostered
Competencies: Individual Contributor
Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application
Electrical Safety and Compliance
Apply lockout, tagout, test-for-dead and permit-to-work requirements before starting electrical work.
Inspect the work area, identify hazards and use the prescribed personal protective equipment and test instruments.
Stop and report unsafe equipment, damaged protection devices, exposed conductors, bypassed interlocks and other immediate risks.
Maintain panel access, covers, labels, earthing, guarding and electrical housekeeping to the required standard.
Complete statutory and internal electrical inspections assigned to the role and record all defects and corrective actions.
Follow site emergency, fire prevention, environmental and incident-reporting procedures.
Planned and Preventive Maintenance
Complete scheduled electrical maintenance on textile production machinery, motors, drives, control panels, conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, heating systems, utility equipment and building services.
Inspect and test cables, terminations, contactors, overloads, isolators, protective devices, sensors, switches, solenoids, power supplies and control circuits.
Identify developing defects such as overheating, loose connections, insulation damage, nuisance tripping, abnormal current draw and deteriorating components.
Plan work with the Electrical Foreman and production teams so that maintenance is completed during agreed stoppages and shutdowns.
Record findings, parts used, labour time, follow-up work and equipment condition in the maintenance management system.
Breakdown Response and Fault Finding
Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and obtain clear information about the fault, operating conditions and production impact.
Use electrical drawings, test equipment, alarms, drive diagnostics and programmable logic controller input and output status to locate faults systematically.
Repair or replace defective components, complete functional and safety tests, and confirm that the equipment is safe before handover to production.
Escalate complex control, automation or instrumentation faults to the appropriate specialist and provide accurate diagnostic information.
Investigate recurring failures, identify the underlying cause and implement or recommend corrective action rather than relying on temporary repairs.
Communicate progress, expected restoration time, residual risk and follow-up work to the Electrical Foreman and affected production personnel.
Electrical Installations and Improvements
Install and modify motors, isolators, distribution equipment, cable routes, control panels, lighting, field devices and associated wiring in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
Support the testing and commissioning of new or modified equipment, including rotation checks, protection checks, interlock tests and safe start-up.
Do not make unauthorized changes to programmable logic controller programs, safety circuits, protection settings or machine interlocks.
Mark up drawings and provide accurate information for updates to schematics, cable schedules, equipment registers and maintenance plans.
Identify practical opportunities to improve reliability, energy use, maintainability and electrical safety, and submit recommendations through the agreed change-control process.
Maintenance Control and Resources
Create, update and close work orders with a clear description of the fault, action taken, parts used and further work required.
Check critical electrical spares and advise the Electrical Foreman when stock levels, obsolescence or lead times could create operational risk.
Keep tools, meters, test leads, ladders and portable equipment secure, serviceable and within required calibration or inspection dates.
Maintain a clean work area and remove waste, redundant cables, packaging and replaced components after every task.
Participate in maintenance planning, shift handovers, toolbox talks, risk assessments and post-breakdown reviews.
Teamwork and Technical Support
Work constructively with production operators, artisans, technicians, contractors and engineers to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
Give clear shift handovers covering outstanding defects, isolated equipment, temporary controls, parts required and work still in progress.
Provide task guidance to electrical assistants and apprentices within the limits of competence and delegated authority.
Monitor contractors working on assigned electrical tasks and immediately report unsafe work, poor workmanship or deviation from scope.
Share technical knowledge and lessons from failures to improve team capability and prevent recurrence.
Requirements
Matric with Maths/Maths lit
Recognized Electrician Trade Test certificate
Five to ten years of post-trade industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or process environment
Practical experience with three-phase systems, motors, motor control, switchgear, variable speed drives, control circuits and industrial distribution
Ability to diagnose electrical and control faults methodically using drawings, meters, alarms and equipment diagnostics
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, panel layouts, manuals and equipment specifications
Working knowledge of maintenance management systems, electronic work orders and standard office software
Willingness to work shifts, standby, call outs, weekends and planned shutdowns when rostered
Competencies: Individual Contributor
Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application