Main Purpose of the Job

• To provide an effective electrical maintenance service to the plant by planning, organizing, completing and monitoring of electrical and general maintenance issues throughout the Mill.

• Attends to Electrical side of maintenance, breakdown, construction, installation and modifications to plant.

• Checks that daily inspections of all electrical equipment in his/ her section are done and are in good and safe condition

• Carries out all Off-crop maintenance as directed by Foreman

• Maintenance & fault finding of all electrical equipment including projects

• Ensure that scheduled maintenance and inspection are carried out in compliance with safety legislation using company procedure and NOSA ISO methodology.

• Ensure compliance to SAP management system

• Adherence to timelines in respect of works orders 

• Standby duties and attend breakdown within acceptable time limit

• Work unplanned overtime

• Ensure safety and good housekeeping

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Matric with N3 Electrical and recognised Trade test certificate

• Experience in Sugar Mill or heavy industrial exposure

• High level of energy with a focus on execution, initiative, attention to detail and sound interpersonal skills are also essential attributes.

• Valid driver’s licence

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail, adaptability, and good communication skills

• Problem solving

• The ideal candidates must work well in a team environment, have high level of energy with a focus on execution

• Good verbal and written communication

• Strong planning, organizational skills and sound interpersonal skills are also essential attributes

Closing Date Friday 07 November 2025

Applications must be sent to: https://www.tongaat.com/south-africa-vacancies/  

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Contact information

Sthembiso Sibiya