Electrical & Automation Technician

Recruiter

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref

JHB002569/SS

Date posted

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Location

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Salary

Annually

SUMMARY

ELECTRICAL & AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Pietermaritzburg (KZN)

Our established client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a skilled

Automation Technician (Electrical) with strong experience in PLC programming and industrial automation.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Electrical Trade
• Advanced PLC Programming
• VSD Drive Configuration
• Advanced Instruction List (IL) and Structured Text (ST) programming

Please note: Only candidates who meet all of the above requirements will be considered.

POSITION INFO

Responsibilities: Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues effectively. Proficiency in working at heights safely and adhering to safety regulations. Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifically electrical drawings. Willingness to work weekends as required to ensure operational continuity. Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel and Outlook. Strong knowledge of automation and process control. Experience in electrical control panel building, PLC wiring, instrumentation wiring and installation. PLC programming and faulty finding. Scada and HMI programming. Experience in analogue instrumentation wiring and configuration/calibration. Electrical and instrumentation fault finding. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Willingness to work long hours.