Electrician Job Opportunity at Sappi Southern Africa – Ngodwana (Apply Before 16 March 2026)
Location: Ngodwana, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Company: Sappi Limited
Division: Maintenance
Posting Date: 02 March 2026
Closing Date: 16 March 2026
Electrician Vacancy – Sappi Southern Africa
Sappi Southern Africa is currently looking for a qualified and motivated Electrician to join their maintenance team at the Ngodwana Mill. This position plays a key role in ensuring the availability, reliability, and optimal performance of plant equipment through effective electrical maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting.
This opportunity is ideal for a trade-tested Electrician with experience in industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and plant maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
As an Electrician at Sappi, your duties will include:
• Installing, testing, commissioning, maintaining, and modifying electrical equipment including PLCs, drives, and control systems.
• Performing maintenance and repair work based on SAP notifications, work orders, and planned maintenance schedules.
• Conducting fault finding and breakdown repairs to reduce production downtime.
• Carrying out routine inspections and recommending preventative and corrective maintenance actions.
• Testing AC and DC motors, including windings and insulation resistance.
• Identifying equipment defects, managing spare parts, and maintaining accurate maintenance records on SAP systems.
• Ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards, reporting unsafe conditions, and assisting with incident investigations.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and following all safety procedures and work permit systems.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this Electrician job opportunity, applicants must have:
• A Recognised Trade Test Certificate – Electrician
• At least 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in electrical fault finding (preferably in a heavy industrial environment)
• A valid driver’s licence
Why Work at Sappi?
Working at Sappi Limited provides the opportunity to be part of a leading global company in the pulp and paper industry, offering career growth, skills development, and exposure to advanced industrial technology.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply before the closing date of 16 March 2026.
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