Artisan: Electrical Job Opportunity 2026 (Industrial Maintenance – North West)
Reference Number: ARTISAN86
Position: Artisan (Electrical) Internal/External
Job Type: Permanent
Work Level: Skilled (Hay 11/B4)
Location: North West, South Africa
Closing Date: 22 April 2026
Salary: Market Related
Employer: Necsa Group (NTP Facilities / Industrial Operations)
About the Role
Necsa Group is seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Artisan to join its technical maintenance team within NTP Facilities in the North West. This role is ideal for skilled electricians with strong experience in industrial electrical systems, plant maintenance, fault-finding, and equipment reliability support.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical machinery and equipment are maintained in safe, efficient, and fully operational condition. The role includes preventative maintenance, breakdown response, installations, and support for continuous plant operations.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates searching for electrical artisan jobs in South Africa, electrician maintenance vacancies, industrial electrician jobs, and plant maintenance careers in the engineering and energy sector.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure the continuous reliability, safety, and performance of electrical equipment and machinery across all NTP Facilities. The Electrical Artisan performs preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, fault diagnosis, and installations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance
- Execute planned preventative maintenance according to maintenance schedules
- Complete inspection checklists, SOP documentation, and required maintenance records
- Perform maintenance planning coordination between production and maintenance teams
- Assist with predictive maintenance techniques such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and oil sampling
- Conduct testing and measurements on critical electrical equipment
- Perform plant start-up and shutdown inspections to ensure operational safety
Corrective Maintenance and Breakdown Response
- Respond to electrical breakdowns and standby duties when required
- Prioritize urgent maintenance issues to minimize downtime
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults in motors, control panels, and systems
- Provide feedback to supervisors and customers regarding breakdown status
- Ensure availability and management of critical electrical spares
Electrical Installations and Projects
- Perform ad hoc electrical installations and construction-related tasks
- Obtain and interpret technical drawings from engineering departments
- Ensure compliance certification (Certificates of Compliance) is obtained where required
- Collaborate with engineering and other trades for project execution
- Ensure all drawings are updated and maintained accurately
Safety, SHEQ and Compliance
- Adhere strictly to all NTP safety procedures and electrical standards
- Perform Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) observations as scheduled
- Follow all safety protocols to prevent accidents and incidents
- Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical codes and regulations
- Maintain a strong safety-first approach in all tasks
Quality and Operational Excellence
- Deliver high-quality electrical repairs and maintenance work
- Ensure minimal rework, defects, and repeat failures
- Maintain equipment reliability and operational efficiency
- Ensure work is completed according to technical standards and specifications
Minimum Requirements
- N4 Electrical Qualification
- Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal or equivalent)
- 1–2 years’ experience as an Electrical Artisan in an industrial environment
- Experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding, and plant operations
Key Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motors, and control panels
- Ability to perform advanced fault-finding and diagnostics
- Understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance principles
- Awareness of industrial safety standards and electrical compliance requirements
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Core Competencies
- Technical electrical expertise in industrial environments
- Strong safety awareness and compliance mindset
- Analytical thinking and troubleshooting capability
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to breakdowns
- Attention to detail and high-quality workmanship
- Team collaboration and effective communication
- Reliability and discipline in maintenance execution
Why Apply for This Position?
This role offers an opportunity to work in a highly technical and regulated industrial environment where electrical reliability is critical to operational success. Employees gain exposure to advanced maintenance systems, predictive maintenance technologies, and structured engineering practices.
The position provides long-term career stability, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to essential industrial operations within South Africa’s energy and engineering sector.
Important Information
- Applications must be submitted online via the official Necsa recruitment portal
- All applicants are subject to qualification and background verification checks
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days after closing date
- Necsa Group reserves the right not to make an appointment
