Electrical Technician

Heineken Beverages has an exciting opportunity available to a suitable candidate for potential placement in our Engineering department. This position will be based at Wadeville Production.

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Reading and understanding of electrical drawings in a plant environment

• Methodical fault finding / detection and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards to required standards,

• Excellent working knowledge of sensor control, VSD, HMI, switch gear, AC motors, relay logic, temperature controllers, industrial instrumentation, etc.

• Basic understanding of PLC input/outputs

• Repairs of production machinery including site related electrical work.

• Adhere to all safety procedures, policies, and regulations – total compliance OHS Act

• Excellent housekeeping

• Active involvement in mini business operating activities.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Matric and Trade Certificate – Electrician

• 1-3 years relevant working experience in the FMCG electrical / automation environment

• Working experience with bottling machinery will be a distinct advantage.

• Familiar with S7 and high-speed machinery

• Must be self-motivated, innovative, and able to work without or limited supervision.

• Support business improvements, operational and segment goals

• Able to work and cope under pressure and make decision where necessary.

• Possess good communication skills on all levels.

• Must be responsible and punctual – adhere to Heineken Values

• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime if required.

• Strong ability to do problem solving, fault-finding and knowledge of various problem-solving methods.

• To reflect good leadership behaviour - towards colleagues, superior and company

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Application Process:

If interested and meet all requirements, please register, and apply via the Heineken Beverage portal by logging on to Success Factors and following Home> Careers.

All applicants to provide a detailed CV with certified copy of highest qualification

Candidates who do not receive any correspondence within 1 month after the closing date may assume that their application was unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.

HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorized recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.