An Electrician

The purpose of this position is to maintain, service and repair material handling equipment,
systems and products on company premises in a timely and cost-effective manner so that
customer and company requirements are met; maintaining of vehicle records.

Key Performance Areas: (Essential Duties & Responsibilities)
To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform each essential
duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive
and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:


• Servicing of material handling equipment and maintaining forklift serviceability to specified
standards and according to set procedures by delivering quality service / maintenance.
• Perform accurate diagnosis / troubleshooting in event of breakdown of equipment;
communicate what repairs are needed by advising customer and/or supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance and operational data / history by updating and timeously
communication information that must go on record.
• Provide complete customer satisfaction in a polite and professional manner.
• Ensure proper communication between self, workshop staff (supervisor and controller)
and customer.
• Ensure OHSACT requirements are met in all actions on company and client premises;
maintains a safe work environment by verifying vehicle safety device operations, following
standards and procedures and in general complying with legal regulation.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills Education / Training and Experience
Requirement(s):

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education / training and
experience required for this position:


• Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Qualified Auto-Electrician with experience in electronics at PCB level, plus experience
with forklifts or similar material handling equipment; or Qualified Forklift Technician (with
extensive electrical and electronic experience)
• Minimum of 3 years mechanical, hydraulic and electrical experience pertaining to forklifts
• General working knowledge of auto electrical systems (ignition, starting, charging,
illumination)
• Excellent work ethic – honest, reliable, hardworking, dedicated and takes pride in work
carried out
• Highly developed prioritising and multi-tasking skills; strong sense of urgency; problem
solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation
• Dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; strong focus on
attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills with people at all levels in an organisation – must be able
to converse fluently and comfortably in