3 Phase Electrician, Helderberg

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 203,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Fort Hare in Helderberg, Western Cape, is seeking a permanent 3 Phase Electrician. The role focuses on installing and maintaining three-phase systems in industrial and large commercial settings.

You will handle transformers, distribution boards, switchgear, motor and machinery work, fault diagnosis, routine maintenance, and safety compliance to meet electrical codes. The position offers stability and a monthly salary of R20,000.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with relevant experience.
• Specialize in three-phase electrical systems.
• Knowledge of transformers, distribution boards and switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Installation — Wiring and setting up three-phase systems in factories, warehouses, commercial buildings and industrial plants, including transformers, distribution boards and switchgear.
• Motor and machinery work — Installing and maintaining three-phase motors powering industrial equipment.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting — Diagnosing faults like phase imbalance or voltage drops and performing routine maintenance.
• Panel and switchboard work — Installing and servicing distribution boards, circuit breakers and control panels for three-phase loads.
• Compliance and safety — Ensuring installations meet electrical codes and safety standards for high-voltage systems.
• Upgrades — Converting single-phase to three-phase supplies when higher power is needed.

Skills

Three-phase systems

Electrical installation

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking a 3 Phase Electrician for a permanent vacancy based in Helderberg, Western Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Qualified electrician with relevant experience
• Must specialize in working with three-phase electrical systems, which are the power distribution setups typically used in industrial, commercial, and large-scale settings (as opposed to the single-phase power found in most homes)
• Background - Three-phase electricity uses three alternating currents that are offset from each other, delivering power more efficiently and smoothly than single-phase. It's the standard for running heavy machinery and large electrical loads because it provides more consistent, higher-capacity power with less energy loss.
• Key difference from a general/residential electrician: It requires additional training beyond standard electrician certification, since three-phase systems involve higher voltages, more complex wiring configurations, and greater risk if handled incorrectly. Many electricians get standard certification first, then pursue specialized training or endorsements in three-phase/industrial work.

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Installation — Wiring and setting up three-phase systems in factories, warehouses, commercial buildings, and industrial plants, including transformers, distribution boards, and switchgear
• Motor and machinery work — Installing and maintaining three-phase motors, which power much of industrial equipment (pumps, compressors, conveyors, HVAC systems, elevators)
• Maintenance and troubleshooting — Diagnosing faults like phase imbalance, voltage drops, or motor failures, and performing routine maintenance to keep systems running safely and efficiently
• Panel and switchboard work — Installing and servicing distribution boards, circuit breakers, and control panels rated for three-phase loads
• Compliance and safety — Ensuring installations meet relevant electrical codes and safety standards, since three-phase systems carry higher voltages and require specialized safety protocols
• Upgrades — Sometimes converting single-phase supply to three-phase (or vice versa) for businesses that need higher power capacity

Salary: R20000 per month