Qualified Electrician

We are looking for a friendly, attentive and service-driven Qualified Electrician to support the team in Hermanus, Western Cape. The ideal candidate is dependable, practical, and comfortable working to deadlines.

The workplace values doing things properly over cutting corners. Hard work and reliability are noticed and rewarded with real advancement. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

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

• A minimum of three to four years of post-qualification experience in electrical installation, maintenance, or construction.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing instruments including multimeters, insulation testers, earth loop impedance testers, and clamp meters.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to systematically diagnose faults and identify root causes rather than just symptoms.
• For solar roles, demonstrated experience in photovoltaic system design and installation with relevant solar-specific certification.
• Thorough knowledge of SANS 10142 wiring code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as applied to electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and equipment technical manuals.
• A recognised trade certificate in electrical engineering or national diploma in electrical engineering from a registered institution.