Electrician Apprenticeship 2025 – Fibertex Nonwovens Durban Jobs & Training in South Africa

Fibertex Vacancies, Engineering, Apprenticeship, Durban, KwaZulu Natal,

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.