Assistant Electrician

Crew Life at Sea; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A cruise line staffing agency is seeking an Assistant Electrician to support maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems onboard ships. Candidates will gain valuable international experience, with free accommodation and meals, in a global work environment. Experience in electrical maintenance, English fluency, and a proactive ethic are required for this hands-on role.

Benefits

Monthly salary paid in USD

Free accommodation and meals

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical maintenance and installations.
• Knowledge of LV distribution systems and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Ability to comply with maritime safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Inspect and replace lamps and light fixtures.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of elevators and public areas.
• Maintain and report electrical stock.
• Participate in planned maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Proactive work ethic

English fluency

Job description

Position: Assistant Electrician
Location: International placement onboard a cruise line

Crew Life At Sea is recruiting Assistant Electricians on behalf of one of our cruise line partners. This hands-on role supports the maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and electronic systems across the ships hotel and engine areas.

This opportunity allows candidates to gain valuable international work experience in a fast-paced technical environment. All placements through Crew Life At Sea are direct hires -no recruitment or placement fees are charged to applicants.

Role Responsibilities:

Support troubleshooting and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in hotel and engine areas

Perform routine maintenance on low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems

Inspect and replace lamps, light fixtures, and related hardware

Assist in the maintenance and repair of elevators and public area systems

Maintain and report electrical stock and support inventory counts

Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality procedures (ISM, HESS, etc.)

Participate in planned maintenance system (PMS) tasks and report outcomes to superiors

Keep electrical workspaces and equipment organized and clean

Actively contribute to shipboard health and safety culture and procedures

What You Can Expect:

Monthly salary paid in USD

Free accommodation and meals onboard

Ongoing training opportunities within the Electro-Technical department

Global work environment with potential for career advancement

Full support through onboarding, travel, and documentation process

Who We're Looking For:

• Experience with electrical maintenance and installations

Knowledge of LV distribution systems and troubleshooting electrical systems

Proactive work ethic and ability to work under minimal supervision

English fluency (B1 level or higher required)

Ability to comply with maritime safety, environmental, and quality standards

Important to Know:

Selected candidates will be guided through cruise line onboarding and compliance requirements. Crew Life At Sea never charges applicants any fees during the hiring or placement process.