RCL Foods is currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Electrician to join its Groceries Division based in Randfontein, Gauteng. This permanent engineering opportunity is ideal for skilled artisans with experience in manufacturing, FMCG, agricultural, or industrial production environments.
The company is looking for a technically skilled Electrician who can perform preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure reliable and efficient production operations. Candidates with strong troubleshooting abilities, maintenance expertise, and a commitment to workplace safety are encouraged to apply.
This opportunity offers excellent career growth within one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturing and FMCG companies.
Job Overview
- Position: Electrician
- Company: RCL Foods
- Job Type: Permanent
- Division: Groceries
- Department: Engineering
- Location: Randfontein, Gauteng
- Industry: Manufacturing and FMCG
- Closing Date: 01 June 2026
- Reference Number: RCL260522-1
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to perform preventative, planned, and breakdown maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and related production equipment. The successful candidate will help ensure that machinery operates safely, efficiently, and reliably within production environments.
The role focuses on:
- High-quality technical maintenance
- Equipment reliability and performance
- Preventing production downtime
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Compliance with engineering and safety standards
- Effective maintenance system management
The successful candidate will also contribute to world-class manufacturing practices and support maintenance optimisation strategies.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants interested in this Electrician opportunity must meet the following requirements:
- Grade 12 or Matric equivalent
- NQF Level 4 qualification
- Certificates or NCV Level 4
- Qualified Artisan Trade Test in Mechanical or Electrical field
- Higher Certificate or NQF Level 5 qualification advantageous
- 3 to 5 years post-trade experience
- Experience within Manufacturing, FMCG, Agricultural, or Industrial environments
Candidates with strong electrical maintenance experience in production facilities will have an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance and Repairs
The Electrician will perform routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment according to engineering schedules and manufacturer specifications.
Responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing equipment faults
- Conducting inspections and testing
- Performing overhauls and repairs
- Restoring machinery to safe operating conditions
- Minimising production downtime through rapid response
The successful candidate must be capable of identifying problems quickly and applying effective technical solutions.
Planned Maintenance Execution
The role requires accurate execution of planned maintenance activities and work orders.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing equipment for maintenance
- Ensuring safe isolation procedures
- Conducting maintenance inspections
- Performing post-maintenance testing
- Completing operational handovers
- Supporting reliability improvements
The Electrician will also contribute to improving maintenance schedules and reliability systems.
Installations and Equipment Improvements
The successful candidate will assist with:
- Machinery installations
- Equipment commissioning
- Plant modifications
- Process improvements
- Corrective maintenance actions
- Continuous improvement projects
The role supports world-class manufacturing standards by improving machine performance and reducing recurring faults.
Spares and Inventory Management
The Electrician will help manage maintenance inventory and critical spare parts to support uninterrupted production operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Requesting required spare parts
- Managing inventory usage
- Reporting stock shortages
- Supporting cost reduction strategies
- Improving equipment reliability through proper spares management
Strong attention to maintenance planning and inventory control is important for this role.
SHEQ Responsibilities
Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality compliance are critical in this position.
The successful candidate must:
- Follow all SHEQ policies and procedures
- Use lock-out and tag-out procedures correctly
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Maintain good housekeeping standards
- Report unsafe conditions and hazards
- Comply with food safety and hygiene standards
Candidates must demonstrate strong safety awareness within industrial and manufacturing environments.
Documentation and Maintenance Systems
The Electrician will be responsible for maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
Responsibilities include:
- Completing job cards and maintenance reports
- Recording spare parts usage
- Updating maintenance history
- Reporting recurring equipment faults
- Supporting CMMS data accuracy improvements
- Providing maintenance feedback to planners and engineers
Strong administrative and documentation skills are required alongside technical expertise.
Problem-Solving and Reliability Engineering
RCL Foods is seeking candidates with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
The role requires the use of structured problem-solving methods such as:
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- 5 Whys methodology
- Fishbone diagrams
- Preventative maintenance strategies
The successful candidate will collaborate with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Training and Technical Mentorship
The Electrician will also act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the maintenance team.
Responsibilities include:
- Mentoring apprentices and junior artisans
- Providing technical guidance
- Sharing maintenance best practices
- Supporting technical skills development
- Assisting with competency development programmes
Candidates with leadership abilities and coaching experience will be highly valued.
Skills and Competencies Required
RCL Foods is looking for candidates who demonstrate the following competencies:
Technical Competencies
- Safety awareness
- Quality workmanship
- Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
- Information gathering and analysis
- Equipment maintenance expertise
- Technical communication skills
Leadership Competencies
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Crisis management
- Developing others
- Quality-focused mindset
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability
- Ethical behaviour
- Ambition and drive
- Logical thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
Candidates must be reliable, disciplined, and committed to operational excellence.
Why You Should Apply
This opportunity provides skilled electricians with the chance to work within a leading FMCG manufacturing environment while building long-term career growth in engineering and maintenance operations.
Benefits of this opportunity include:
- Permanent employment opportunity
- Career growth within RCL Foods
- Exposure to world-class manufacturing systems
- Advanced maintenance and reliability experience
- Skills development and leadership exposure
- Participation in continuous improvement projects
- Experience in FMCG production environments
The role is ideal for artisans who are passionate about maintenance excellence, reliability engineering, and industrial production systems.
Career Growth Opportunities
Candidates who gain experience in this role may progress into positions such as:
- Senior Electrician
- Maintenance Technician
- Reliability Engineer
- Engineering Supervisor
- Maintenance Planner
- Engineering Foreman
- Production Maintenance Specialist
- Technical Team Leader
- FMCG Maintenance Specialist
The FMCG and manufacturing sectors continue to offer strong demand for experienced electricians and technical artisans across South Africa.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV and all relevant supporting documents before submitting their applications.
Applicants are encouraged to include:
- Certified Trade Test Certificate
- Updated CV
- Qualifications and certifications
- Proof of experience
- Contactable references
Candidates should ensure all information provided is accurate and up to date before applying.
Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 01 June 2026.
