Electrical Controls Technician

U.S. Embassy South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government institution in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Technician. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining commercial building electrical systems. Candidates must have completed secondary school and a specialized vocational training program, along with a minimum of three years' experience in the field, including work with high ampere rated electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with commercial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain commercial building electrical systems.
• Operate and maintain 3 phase electrical equipment with high ampere ratings.
• Demonstrate increased levels of responsibility in complex equipment repair.

Skills

Installation of electrical systems

Repair of building automation systems

Maintenance of 3 phase electrical equipment

Education

Completion of secondary school

Completion of specialized vocational training

Job description

Job title: Electrical Controls Technician

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: November 23, 2025

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Education Requirements :

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level electricians and mechanical system specialist trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings / facilities is required. A portion of the training must be in Electrical Controls and Automated Systems Technology

Experience :

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working at the journey-level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial building electrical systems including power generation and distribution systems, grounding, and digital building controls and automated systems. Work experience must show a progression of increased responsibility, and the ability to repair complex equipment, components, and systems.
• The three (3) years’ experience should include a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience operating and maintaining 3 phase electrical equipment with ampere ratings of 1600 Amps or higher. Must have a career path that demonstrates increased levels of responsibility working on complex equipment, control circuits, and building automation systems.
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