Electrical Technician

Our client, a thriving established business in the Roodepoort area of Gauteng, is appointing a skilled Electrical Technician. You should be comfortable balancing competing priorities without losing attention to detail.

Skills development and on-the-job learning are a genuine part of the role. You will be part of an organisation that invests in its people and its tools. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals to plan installations and troubleshoot circuit problems.
• 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.
• Issue Certificates of Compliance after completing installations or repairs, verifying work meets regulatory requirements.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical infrastructure including thermal imaging of panels and testing protective devices.
• Install and commission solar photovoltaic systems including panel mounting, inverter connection, battery integration, and system configuration.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in industrial machinery, control panels, motor circuits, and building systems using testing equipment.

• Thorough knowledge of SANS 10142 wiring code and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as applied to electrical work.
• A valid driver's licence with ability to travel to client sites as required, often carrying tools and equipment.
• A recognised trade certificate in electrical engineering or national diploma in electrical engineering from a registered institution.
• For solar roles, demonstrated experience in photovoltaic system design and installation with relevant solar-specific certification.
• A wireman's licence issued by the Department of Employment and Labour and electrical contractor registration where required.