ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

The South African Bank Note Company is a printing company of highly securitised products. Having been in existence since 1958, SABN is a solid company, and is a fully owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank. Located in Pretoria North, SABN is a diversified institution that motivates its most valued resource, its employees, to drive its values and work as a team in order to reach its ultimate vision and position itself not only as the employer but also as the printer of choice.

ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Prospective applicants must meet the following key requirements:

• An N6 or S4 Electrical or Electronic National Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in production equipment maintenance that includes PLCs and SCADA, HMI systems, AC/DC drivers, UPSs, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronic fault-finding and repairs
• Job-related knowledge:
  * Electronics
  * Power Electronics (AC/DC drives, UPSs, etc)
  * SAPB policies
  * ERP systems
  * Engineering standards
  * ISO standards
  * Project management
• Computer literacy
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Bias for action
• Electronics skills
• Technical skills
• Design/redesign skills.

The incumbent will be responsible for, inter alia:

• Performing high-level electrical and electronic work in support of Electrical Artisans in the production floor of the SABN
• Ensuring the smooth running of the production line with minimal breakdowns through effective fault-finding and preventative and corrective maintenance
• Performing electrical and electronic systems installation, including modification thereof
• Ensuring and improving availability and reliability of electrical plant and equipment at all times
• Performing root cause failure analyses and implementing sustainable solutions to engineering problems
• Ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory/legislative requirements and high standards of engineering within the electrical section
• Maintaining and writing work procedures and all related documentation for each task performed
• Providing mentorship and on-the-job training of Artisans in the section.

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Attractive market-related packages and benefits are available to the successful applicants.

Suitable applicants should forward their detailed CVs, including the relevant reference number, to the Recruitment and Retention Consultant on e-mail: careers@sabn.co.za or fax: (012) 521-1421.

Closing date: 11 April 2012

These appointments will be offered in line with the South African Bank Note Company’s employment equity plan.

People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and vetting.

Please note that correspondence will be limited to short-listed applicants only. If you have not heard from the SABN within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.