The National Bioproducts Institute is extending an invitation to unemployed youths to apply for the Electrical Apprenticeship Programme for the 2023 / 2024 period.
Apprenticeship Application Deadline: 29 August 2023 Apprenticeship Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Reference Number: NBI230620-1 Job Type: Apprenticeship Job Title: Apprentice: Electrician Department: Engineering Sciences, Projects and Technical Services Job Grade: Ungraded
JOB SUMMARY
This apprenticeship aims to support the GMP compliant manufacture of pharmaceutical products by ensuring the maximum online time of process Utility services supplied to Manufacturing. The selected individuals will have the opportunity to learn and perform routine maintenance on machines, conduct daily checks on machines and their support services, evaluate and facilitate repairs of plant equipment, assist in projects associated with new plant and equipment, provide cross-functional support, create spares inventory, make wiring diagrams, complete training needs to obtain qualification, and more.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Apprentices will learn the necessary skills to ensure the continued operation of plant equipment. This includes assisting in performing routine checks of equipment and systems, scheduling maintenance activities based on preventative maintenance plans, facilitating calibration of instruments, maintaining records and schedules for specific equipment, analyzing problems and determining required maintenance/repair work, liaising with third-party contractors for off-site repairs, tracking and reporting progress of required repairs, coordinating maintenance activities on NBI equipment, conducting routine stock takes of spares, participating in commissioning unit operations, supporting validation studies, capacity expansion projects, continuous process improvements, supervising contractors, implementing SAP change notifications, and engaging in hands-on work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess an N6 or S4 electrical engineering qualification.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Managing Relationships
- Personal Leadership
- Business Impact
- Leading and Influencing Others
- Willingness and ability to learn new concepts
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Technical writing
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online for the National Bioproducts Institute: Electrical Apprenticeships 2023 by visiting the provided link: APPLY NOW.
NBI is committed to achieving a diverse workplace and promoting transformation. The company policy emphasizes internal promotions before considering external applicants, aligning with employment equity goals and preferences for designated groups.
Please write your application in English language.
