Maintenance Electrician

We are on the hunt for a capable Maintenance Electrician to join a busy team in Burgersfort, Limpopo. It is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work.

The culture rewards accountability, honesty, and a willingness to go the extra mile. You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications.

Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.

• Provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and semi-skilled assistants, ensuring they work safely and competently.
• Adhere strictly to occupational health and safety regulations including lockout and tagout procedures when working on energised equipment.
• Respond promptly to electrical breakdowns and emergencies during and outside normal hours as part of a standby rotation.
• Install, connect, and test electrical wiring, conduits, distribution boards, circuit breakers, lighting, and power outlets per SANS 10142.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical infrastructure including thermal imaging of panels and testing protective devices.

• For solar roles, demonstrated experience in photovoltaic system design and installation with relevant solar-specific certification.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing instruments including multimeters, insulation testers, earth loop impedance testers, and clamp meters.
• A minimum of three to four years of post-qualification experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or construction.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to systematically diagnose faults and identify root causes rather than just symptoms.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment technical manuals.
• A wireman's licence issued by the Department of Employment and Labour and electrical contractor registration where required.
• Thorough knowledge of SANS 10142 wiring code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as applied to electrical work.