Qualified Electrician – Mill Wright (RF Gevers)
Location: KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa
Sector: General
Contract Type: Permanent
Qualified Electrician (Mill Wright)
Company: RF Gevers
Job Title: Qualified Electrician (Mill Wright)
Sector: General
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Date Posted: 14 July 2026
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2026
REQUIREMENTS:
- The candidate must be a qualified electrician
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical work and maintenance in a sawmilling environment.
- Willingness to perform standby/call out duties and work overtime as and when required.
- Sawmill maintenance on a broad spectrum will be advantageous.
- Probable night shift will be required.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend to and repair all electrical breakdowns
- Trace electrical faults, replace and rewire components and panels
- Fault-find on PLC’s and VFD’s as well as changing out VFDs
- Install and test new electrical installations
- Complete maintenance work as per management’s instructions
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures whilst maintaining high levels of housekeeping
- Assist artisans with maintenance, mechanical faults/breakdowns, and new installations on all machines.
The ideal candidate is 30 to 40 years old, has sober habits, and is dedicated to their work. It will be an advantage for the candidate to speak and understand Zulu well.
Contract specifications and salary package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for applications 11.08.2026
