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| Fibertex Vacancies, Engineering, Apprenticeship, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, |
| Company: | Fibertex Nonwovens |
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| Job Title: | Electrician Apprentice |
| Location: | Hammarsdale, Durban, South Africa |
| Start Date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Duration: | 3 Years |
| Industry: | Geotextile Manufacturing / Technical Apprenticeship |
Fibertex Nonwovens is a leading manufacturer in the geotextile industry. We specialize in non-woven needle punch materials and fibre extrusion technologies. Our goal is to remain a leader in sustainable, high-performance textile solutions.
We are offering an apprenticeship for an Electrician to join our technical team. This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing facility with advanced equipment.
What You Will Learn:
- Help with electrical, electronic, and mechanical repairs
- Assist in electrical installations across systems
- Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), VSDs, and Human Machine Interfaces
- Understand motor testing, control circuits, and power systems
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and code specifications
- Install and test wiring, switch boxes, lighting, and related components
- Carry out preventive maintenance of electrical systems
- Install electrical panels, switchgear, and protective devices
- Identify and correct safety hazards in electrical systems
- Follow safety rules, procedures, and standards
Who Should Apply:
- Recent school leavers or individuals starting a technical career
- Interested in technical work, solving problems, and learning
- Reliable and safety-conscious team players
- Willing to work shifts in an industrial environment
We Offer:
- Trade-related technical training
- On-the-job mentoring and skills development
- Both practical and theory-based training modules
Minimum Requirements:
- N2 or N3 technical certificate
- Subjects must include: Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Trade Theory, and Engineering Science
How to Apply:
Email your CV and motivational letter to jobfsa@fibertex.com by 30 May 2025. Use "Electrician Apprentice Application" as the subject line.