Construction Electrician

Lotus Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is looking for a skilled Construction Electrician. This role involves overseeing electrical maintenance on new builds and renovations while leading a team on-site. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized trade test and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to manage safety compliance are essential. This opportunity offers growth within a professional environment, where you can make a significant impact on exciting projects. If you're a self-motivated individual ready to take on challenges, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in electrical build environment required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams on site and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Evaluate safety conditions and lead projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Team Management

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Bill Of Quantities

Drawing Interpretation

Education

Recognised Trade Test

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

Our client, a well-established and professional Electrical Maintenance company within the construction industry, is seeking a seasoned Construction Electrician to join their team.

Please note this role is not suited to candidates from the mining or factory type environment, but rather focused toward candidates with a background in new constructs and renovations on existing buildings, who are able to read drawings, work out Bill Of Quantities, and manage teams on site in a hands-on capacity.

POSITION INFO:

• You will have completed a recognised Trade test as a construction electrician, coupled with 3-5 years working experience in the electrical build environment (3 phase wireman’s license is advantageous).
• You must have proven experience in overall site responsibility in terms of electrical infrastructure and team management on site, be able to effectively evaluate safety conditions and ensure compliance in accordance with legislation and standards.
• Future growth and development opportunities within the company.
• Excellent communication skills in English and computer literacy.
• Candidate should be a self-motivator with excellent leadership abilities. Our client requires someone who can lead a team on site, meet deadlines, and work to the timelines put in place. Understanding of variations is important.
• You will have a valid driver's license, be able to travel, stay away from home for varied lengths of time on projects, and work overtime to ensure deadlines are met.
• Due to the level of trust required for this role, you will consent to a criminal and credit check, as well as provide contactable references.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally; therefore, only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.