Omnia Electrical Artisan Vacancy

Qualified electricians with industrial maintenance experience can explore an opportunity to join Omnia Holdings Limited, a diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors.

Omnia is seeking an Electrical Artisan to support the reliability, safety and performance of electrical equipment across its manufacturing operations. The role is suited to a trade-tested electrician who can carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose electrical faults, repair plant equipment and participate in planned shutdown activities.

The successful candidate will contribute to keeping production equipment operational while supporting maintenance improvements that reduce downtime and improve plant reliability. This includes conducting equipment inspections, investigating recurring electrical failures, following statutory safety requirements and working closely with maintenance and production teams.

Applicants should have Matric with Mathematics and Science, an N2 or N3 Engineering qualification, and a recognised Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal). Omnia also requires between two and five years of experience as an artisan in a maintenance environment.

About Omnia Holdings

Omnia Holdings Limited is a diversified business operating in the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. The company operates in 23 countries, serves customers in more than 40 countries and has a workforce of approximately 3,800 employees.

Its operations include manufacturing and industrial activities that depend on reliable equipment, effective maintenance systems and safe working practices.

For an Electrical Artisan, this creates an opportunity to apply technical skills in an operational environment where equipment reliability and production performance are important.

Purpose of the Electrical Artisan Role

The Electrical Artisan will be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of electrical equipment and systems used in Omnia’s manufacturing operations.

The position involves hands-on maintenance work, including inspections, repairs, fault-finding and preventative maintenance. The successful candidate will also participate in plant shutdown activities and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving equipment performance.

A key part of the role is identifying electrical problems before they lead to major equipment failures. This requires technical knowledge, practical troubleshooting ability and an understanding of industrial maintenance procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The role covers electrical maintenance, equipment reliability, quality inspections, workplace safety and operational support.

1. Electrical Maintenance and Equipment Reliability

The successful candidate will perform maintenance activities to keep plant electrical equipment in a safe and reliable operating condition.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and systems across the plant.
• Executing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Carrying out strategic maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Conducting preventative maintenance inspections and ensuring maintenance schedules are followed.
• Performing advanced electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting to identify equipment failures.
• Participating in plant shutdown maintenance activities to prepare equipment for reliable operation.

The artisan will also support Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) targets through proactive maintenance practices. MTBF measures the average operating time between equipment failures and is an important indicator of equipment reliability.

2. Quality Inspections and Continuous Improvement

Omnia expects the Electrical Artisan to contribute to maintenance quality and ongoing improvements in plant performance.

This includes:

• Conducting detailed inspections of electrical equipment.
• Providing quality control feedback on preventative maintenance activities.
• Monitoring equipment condition and identifying potential problems.
• Applying root-cause analysis methods to investigate recurring electrical faults.
• Supporting sustainable solutions that reduce repeated equipment failures.
• Contributing to improvements in maintenance standards, efficiency and plant reliability.

The ability to investigate the underlying cause of equipment failures is important because repeatedly repairing the same fault may not resolve the problem permanently.

3. Safety, Compliance and Housekeeping

Electrical maintenance work requires strict adherence to workplace safety procedures and applicable legislation.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Comply with statutory requirements and Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Apply safe working practices during maintenance and operational activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the workplace.
• Maintain 5S principles across the work environment.
• Support good housekeeping and workplace discipline.

The 5S approach focuses on organising and maintaining an efficient, orderly and clean working environment.

4. Operational and Maintenance Support

The Electrical Artisan will work with maintenance and operations teams to support production requirements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Managing and using maintenance spares effectively.
• Participating in equipment downtime and incident reporting.
• Collaborating with maintenance and operations personnel.
• Using company job card systems to record and manage maintenance work.
• Following established maintenance processes to ensure work is properly planned and completed.

Accurate maintenance records help teams track equipment problems, monitor completed work and plan future maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the educational, trade qualification and experience requirements specified by Omnia.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

• Matric with Mathematics and Science.
• N2 or N3 Engineering qualification.
• Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal).

The Electrical Trade Test is a key requirement for this position. Applicants should clearly indicate their trade qualification and relevant engineering studies in their CV.

Work Experience

Candidates must have:

• Between 2 and 5 years’ experience working as an Artisan in a maintenance environment.
• Practical experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience conducting equipment inspections and electrical fault-finding.

The following experience will be advantageous:

• Working in a manufacturing environment.
• Working in an industrial or production facility.
• Exposure to preventative maintenance programmes.
• Participation in plant shutdown maintenance activities.

Candidates with relevant industrial maintenance exposure should highlight the types of equipment they have maintained and the electrical faults they have successfully diagnosed or repaired.

Key Skills and Competencies

Omnia is looking for an artisan with strong technical ability and the professional skills required to work in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Technical competencies

• Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Electrical equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Preventative maintenance practices.
• Equipment inspections and condition monitoring.
• Root-cause analysis and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems and job card processes.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use maintenance-related systems.

Professional and behavioural competencies

• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Effective time management.
• Good communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Attention to work quality.
• Customer-focused service delivery.
• Adaptability and initiative.
• A results-driven approach.

The successful candidate must be able to manage maintenance responsibilities effectively while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is particularly relevant to qualified Electrical Artisans who have completed their Red Seal Trade Test and gained practical experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.

It may suit candidates who have worked with plant electrical equipment, participated in preventative maintenance programmes and developed the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment faults.

Applicants should carefully check the experience requirement before applying, as this is not an entry-level electrical learnership or apprenticeship. Omnia is seeking an experienced artisan who can contribute to existing maintenance operations.

How to Strengthen Your Application

Your CV should clearly demonstrate that you meet Omnia’s trade qualification and maintenance experience requirements.

Include the following information:

• Your Matric qualification, including Mathematics and Science.
• Your N2 or N3 Engineering qualification.
• Your Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal).
• Your total years of experience as an Electrical Artisan.
• Previous manufacturing, industrial or plant maintenance experience.
• Examples of preventative maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience.
• Exposure to shutdown maintenance and maintenance job card systems.
• Any experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements.

Where possible, describe the equipment and systems you have worked on rather than simply listing general electrical maintenance duties.

Thabang Maimela’s Tip

For an experienced Electrical Artisan vacancy like this, your CV needs to show more than the fact that you are trade-tested. Employers want to understand the type of plant maintenance work you can perform and how much practical responsibility you have handled.

Include specific examples of electrical faults you have investigated, equipment you have repaired and preventative maintenance activities you have completed. If you have worked during plant shutdowns, explain your involvement and the maintenance tasks you performed.

Also make your Red Seal qualification easy to identify. Omnia has specifically requested an Electrical Trade Test, so do not bury this information among unrelated training certificates.

Closing Date: 19 November 2026

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