Electrical Assistant

Craven Cottage CC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a qualified Installation Electrician to maintain electrical systems across guest rooms, kitchens, spa and conference facilities in Gauteng. You will ensure safe operation, perform preventative maintenance and respond quickly to faults to minimise downtime.

You will keep compliance with SA regulations (SANS 10142-1) and assist the Facilities Manager with upgrades and energy-efficiency projects to support high service standards.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent required.
• Trade certification registered in South Africa.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience as an electrician.
• Experience with building electrical systems and equipment.
• Hospitality or similar facilities experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical installations, distribution boards and circuits across guest rooms, facilities operate safely and reliably.
• Minimise equipment downtime with preventative maintenance and prompt fault response.
• Maintain statutory compliance with South African electrical installation regulations (SANS 10142-1) and internal health and safety policies.
• Support Facilities Manager in planning and documenting electrical upgrades, refurbishments and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Align with hotel operational requirements and guest service standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Guest-facing safety

Education

Matric / National Senior Certificate

Trade certification: Installation Electrician

Job description

Duties:

Ensure all electrical installations, distribution boards and circuits across guest rooms, conference facilities, kitchens, spa, plant rooms and outdoor areas operate safely and reliably at all times.

Minimise equipment downtime by applying structured preventative maintenance and prompt fault response, aligned with the hotel's operational requirements and guest service standards.

Maintain full statutory compliance with South African electrical installation regulations (including SANS 10142-1) and internal health and safety policies, enabling the hotel to meet legal, insurance and audit requirements.

Support the Facilities Manager in planning, implementing and documenting electrical upgrades, refurbishments and energy-efficiency initiatives across the property.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent (Essential).
• Recognised Trade Test / Red Seal as an Installation Electrician or equivalent trade certification, registered in South Africa.
• Minimum 3-5 years post-qualification experience as an electrician, preferably within a hotel, resort, hospitality, commercial or similar facilities environment.
• Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance and repair of building electrical systems and equipment.
• Exposure to working in an operational environment with guests or customers on site, where work quality, safety and professionalism are critical.