Company: Astral Foods (County Fair)
Location: Fisantekraal, Durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Poultry Manufacturing | Electrical Maintenance | Engineering
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Astral, one of South Africa’s leading integrated poultry producers, is currently hiring an Electrical Assistant for its County Fair Primary Processing Plant in Fisantekraal, Durbanville.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with an N2 Electrical Engineering qualification or Grade 12 who are looking to build a career in electrical maintenance within the food manufacturing and poultry processing industry.
Electrical Assistant Job Purpose
The successful candidate will assist with the maintenance and repair of electrical and processing equipment while ensuring compliance with County Fair’s operational, quality, and health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance on poultry processing equipment.
- Respond quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
- Install, maintain, and repair processing equipment.
- Assist with maintenance during weekends and scheduled shutdowns when required.
- Follow the 20 Keys continuous improvement principles.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and workplace safety standards.
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with company health and safety requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) or an N2 qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Previous electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in a poultry processing or rendering plant will be advantageous.
- Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Honest, hardworking, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and public holidays when required.
- Own reliable transport is essential.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers hands-on experience with one of South Africa’s leading poultry producers and provides valuable exposure to industrial electrical maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Apply before the closing date to be considered for this exciting Electrical Assistant opportunity in Durbanville, Fisantekraal.
