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Maintenance Electrician

Full-time

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Reporting to the relevant manager, the Maintenance Electrician will provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and semi-skilled assistants and respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and emergencies during and outside normal at a growing business in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

The team is tight-knit, dependable, and quick to support one another. Open communication and a solutions-focused attitude are highly valued. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere strictly to occupational health and safety regulations including lockout and tagout procedures when working on energised equipment.
  • Install, connect, and test electrical wiring, conduits, distribution boards, circuit breakers, lighting, and power outlets per SANS 10142.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and semi-skilled assistants, ensuring they work safely and competently.
  • Maintain accurate records of all work performed including test results, materials used, and time spent for job costing and compliance.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults in industrial machinery, control panels, motor circuits, and building systems using testing equipment.
  • Issue Certificates of Compliance after completing installations or repairs, verifying work meets regulatory requirements.
  • Install and commission solar photovoltaic systems including panel mounting, inverter connection, battery integration, and system configuration.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in using electrical testing instruments including multimeters, insulation testers, earth loop impedance testers, and clamp meters.
  • A recognised trade certificate in electrical engineering or national diploma in electrical engineering from a registered institution.
  • A valid driver's licence with ability to travel to client sites as required, often carrying tools and equipment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to systematically diagnose faults and identify root causes rather than just symptoms.
  • Thorough knowledge of SANS 10142 wiring code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as applied to electrical work.
  • For solar roles, demonstrated experience in photovoltaic system design and installation with relevant solar-specific certification.
  • A minimum of three to four years of post-qualification experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or construction.

Qualifications

Wireman's Licence and Electrical Contractor Registration
Vacancy posted 16 hours ago
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