Electrical Inspector

RINA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A global engineering company seeks an experienced Electrical Inspector in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years in the Energy sector. Responsibilities include witnessing inspections, maintaining quality records, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of additional languages is a plus. Preferred safety certifications for offshore projects will be advantageous. This role is contractual and offers an opportunity to work on significant projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an equivalent role in the Energy sector.
• Certificates related to safety (e.g., BOSIET) for offshore projects (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Witnessing electrical tests, controls and inspections.
• Executing inspections on materials, equipment, and construction activities on site.
• Issuing Quality Records and Non-Conformance Reports as necessary.
• Checking cable laying and cable identification.
• Performing all relevant loop checks.
• Updating as-built drawings.
• Performing punch-listing operations.
• Inspecting power transformers, switchboards, and lighting systems.

Skills

Good knowledge of foreign languages: English, preferable French and Spanish

Good knowledge of PC usage

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of International Quality Standards

Knowledge of safety legislation and regulations

Ability to perform well under pressure

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Office

Job description

Posting Date: 21 Jan 2026 City: Cape Town Location: Cape Town, South Africa Contract Type: Freelance

RINA – Electrical Inspector, Cape Town

General Provisions

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Work Experience: minimum of 5 years of experience in an equivalent role in the Energy sector

Professional Skills & Certifications

• Good knowledge (spoken and written) of foreign languages: English mandatory; preferable French, Spanish, and technical dictionary knowledge will be a plus.
• Good knowledge of PC usage, including software and applications (e.g., Windows, Office).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of International Quality Standards and applicable design and construction norms and standards.
• Knowledge and experience of major standards applied to Oil & Gas projects (e.g., EEMUA, API, ISO EN, ASME, AWS, ATEX, Customer Standards, etc.).
• (Preferable) Certificates related to safety (e.g., BOSIET) for offshore projects.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, codes of practice and regulations/legislation relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and regulations.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.

Work Experience – Duties and Responsibilities

The QC Electrical Inspector is responsible for:

• Witnessing the electrical tests, controls and inspections carried out.
• Executing the specific inspections on materials, equipment and construction/installation activities on site.
• Issuing the relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, writing and sending Non-Conformances Reports to the QC Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Checking cable laying and cable identification.
• Performing all relevant loop checks.
• Updating as-built drawings.
• Performing punch-listing operations.
• Inspecting power transformers, switchboards, accumulator batteries, sockets/outlets, and lighting systems.
• Performing visual inspections, dimensional tests, and checking rating and material for connections.