Artisan - Electrician
Boksburg, Gauteng
- Job ID:
- R-1190226
- Date posted:
- 10/30/2026 - 11/06/2026
- Job Type:
- Full time
- Job Category:
- Supply Chain
Job Details
Join us as a Shift Electrician
Function: Supply Chain
Reports to: Plant Engineer
Scope: Local
Location: Boksburg
Terms & Conditions: Full Time
JOB PURPOSE
This role exists for someone responsible for diagnosing faults, installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in the Packaging/Processing Area. This includes ensuring machinery operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with electrical codes and company standards because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Attend to and maintain plant production equipment.
· Proactively ensure that preventative planned maintenance is performed cost-effectively to minimise downtime.
· Maintain equipment on production lines, in processing areas, and on high-speed manufacturing lines.
· Fault-find, diagnose and repair electrical faults in production equipment.
· Support the construction of new equipment in plants; install and wire industrial machinery, control panels and electrical systems.
· Handle breakdowns effectively and timeously in line with MTTR targets.
· Accurately complete administrative forms and use digital tools.
· Read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints and schematics.
· Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers).
· Collaborate with mechanical and production teams to optimise equipment performance.
· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and electrical codes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Trade Tested: Electrician or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of a completed N4 Electrical certificate.
· 3-5 years as an Artisan in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
· Basic knowledge of PLC and relay control circuit fault-finding.
· Strong fault-finding skills on motors, conveyors, DBs, etc.
· Proper interpretation of electrical schematic diagrams and the ability to alter them when necessary.
· Working knowledge of photoelectric and proximity switches is essential.
· Knowledge of pneumatic systems.
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
SKILLS
· Excellent problem-solving skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
· Communication skills.
· Computer literacy and use of apps.
CRITICAL SOL (STANDARDS OF LEADERSHIP) BEHAVIOURS
· Care deeply: Care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people's growth and development; and about our impact on the planet. Care about performance and always bring your best self. Demonstrate emotional intelligence, manage mood and motivation, build empathy, set high standards, and lead with humility and service.
· Focus on what counts: Set clear and stretching goals, recognise maximum performance impact, and generate the intensity and focus needed to deliver results at speed.
· Stay three steps ahead: Think boldly and creatively to achieve breakthroughs in performance. Stay curious and confident, anticipate consumer needs and external trends, and use an iterative test-do-learn approach. Apply an owner mindset and use data and insight to make decisions.
· Deliver with excellence: Deliver with excellence and pace. Take personal ownership, hold one another to account, and find a way to do what was promised.
LEADERSHIP
· Always brings their best self. Actively builds wellbeing and resilience. Has the emotional intelligence to receive feedback, manage mood and motivation, build empathy, and set high standards.
· Enables people within and outside the organisation to engage productively and efficiently.
· Inspires the energy needed to win and grow. Generates intensity and focus, uses data and insight, and takes personal responsibility for execution and results.
· Uses an iterative and incremental test-do-learn approach. Prioritises customer value, understands Agile principles and practices, and works towards the capacity, culture and capability shifts required for agility.
· Works from purpose for the good of others. Acts with humility, serves others, and contributes to Unilever's purpose of making sustainable living commonplace.
· Understands employee advocacy and the role employees play in sharing Unilever's values, actions, brands and activities, while being able to understand and manage criticism that may feed into external issues.
At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.
We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.
This is a site-based role in Boksburg and requires 100% of time attendance on site.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
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