Electrical Apprentice

AECI; Midvaal Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Midvaal is seeking a qualified Electrician for a full-time position. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical equipment, assisting in repairs and installations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 education with a post matric qualification in electrical studies, and possess good communication skills. This role is vital for ensuring operational efficiency and safety within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum education Grade 12 with a post matric qualification (N3 Electrical).
• Must possess good report writing skills.
• Basic awareness of OHSAct and SANS 10142 wiring code.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of electrical equipment and attend to breakdowns.
• Complete maintenance work on electrical equipment including troubleshooting.
• Assist with new and upgrade installations of electrical wiring and motors.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Excellent communication (verbal and written)

Education

Grade 12 with a post matric qualification (N3 Electrical)

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Purpose of the job

Carry out maintenance of electrical equipment. Attend to day-to-day breakdowns as per job cards. Ensure that electrical installations are compliant and up to standard.

Responsibilities

• To complete apprenticeship program theoretical and practical experience.
• To be involved in the servicing, repair and installation of various electrical equipment.
• Complete maintenance work on electrical equipment including testing malfunctioning equipment, identifying defects, trouble shooting, repairing equipment and replacing defective parts.
• Assist with new and upgrade installations of building electrical wiring and AC 3-phase motors.
• On occasion required to carry out miscellaneous legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as instructed by the Electrician or Maintenance Team Leader.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, rules and regulations.
• Assist with breakdown maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Assist with testing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Make use of electrical testing equipment of power and handouts.
• Ensure accurate and honest reporting of incidents, near misses and safety hazards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education Grade 12 with a post matric qualification (N3 Electrical).
• Basic awareness of SANS 10142 wiring code.
• Awareness of Merseta apprenticeship requirements.
• Must be computer literate.
• Basic awareness of OHSAct.
• Must possess good report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be deadline driven.

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Safety awareness.
• Work standards.
• Deciding and initiating action.
• Working with people.
• Working independently.
• Problem solving.
• Adhering to principles and values.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).

Key Skills

• Hand Tools
• Commercial Electrician Experience
• Construction Experience
• Electrical Experience
• EMT Experience
• NEC
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Schematics
• Heavy Lifting
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Power Tools
• Troubleshooting

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1