Electrical Manager Alberton

Jobs 4 All; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs 4 All in Alberton, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Electrical Design, Planning and Project Support professional. You will design and plan electrical systems, coordinate planning activities, and support project delivery with cross-functional teams.

You will oversee electrical operations and commissioning, optimise team productivity, and ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance across projects, including site installation and testing.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent required.
• Recognised Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal) mandatory.
• Electrical Engineering qualification preferred.
• Supervisory/Management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electrical design, planning and project support to develop compliant technical solutions.
• Coordinate planning activities, interpret drawings and allocate resources daily.
• Collaborate with project, procurement, draughting and factory teams to identify electrical risks and actions.
• Maintain electrical workflow by coordinating labour, tools and materials daily.
• Coordinate electrical manufacturing, installation and testing for successful commissioning.
• Monitor labour utilisation and implement productivity improvements.
• Maintain compliance with electrical standards and quality requirements.

Skills

Technical Expertise

Leadership

Planning and Coordination

Problem Solving

Quality Management

Education

Grade 12/Matric

Trade Test – Electrician (Red Seal)

Electrical Engineering qualification

Supervisory or Management qualification

Job description

Qualifications and experience requirements

Required qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent
• Relevant electrical qualification, including a recognised Trade Test as an Electrician (Red Seal)

Preferred qualifications

• Electrical Engineering qualification
• Supervisory or Management qualification

Required technical or professional experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical installation, manufacturing or industrial environments
• 2 to 3 years’ experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
• 2 to 3 years’ experience coordinating electrical activities within project or manufacturing environments
• 2 to 3 years' experience coordinating or supporting installation and commissioning activities

Preferred technical or professional experience

• Experience managing or supporting commissioning and site installation activities
• Experience in construction is beneficial
• Knowledge of Zoning is required
• Experience working across multiple African countries and adapting to varying regulatory environments is advantageous.
• People management or supervision
• 2 to 3 years’ experience leading or supervising electrical teams

Core Responsibilities

Electrical Design, Planning and Project Support

• To design and plan electrical systems by developing compliant technical solutions aligned with project requirements, specifications, and applicable standards.
• To achieve project and operational delivery requirements by coordinating electrical planning activities, interpreting electrical drawings and specifications, allocating resources and scheduling electrical activities daily
• To support project delivery by collaborating with project, procurement, draughting and factory teams, identifying electrical risks and implementing corrective actions as required
• To maintain effective electrical workflow by prioritising work activities, balancing operational demands and coordinating labour, tools, equipment and material requirements daily

Electrical Operations and Commissioning

• To achieve electrical production and installation requirements by coordinating electrical manufacturing, assembly, installation and testing activities daily
• To support successful installation and commissioning activities by planning electrical resources, coordinating product readiness and resolving electrical issues as required
• To optimise electrical team productivity by monitoring labour utilisation, workflow efficiency and operational performance and implementing improvement initiatives as required
• To improve operational effectiveness by identifying inefficiencies, implementing practical improvements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives as required

Electrical Quality and Compliance

• To maintain electrical quality standards by implementing quality requirements, monitoring workmanship and maintaining compliance with electrical specifications, customer requirements and company standards daily
• To support quality assurance activities by conducting tests, inspections, reviewing completed work and addressing quality concerns before project handover as required
• To reduce rework and quality defects by identifying quality trends, implementing preventative actions and promoting a culture of quality workmanship as required
• To maintain accurate quality and compliance records by monitoring the completion and retention of inspections, testing records, commissioning documentation and quality documentation as required

Electrical Safety, Tools and Equipment

• To maintain a safe working environment by implementing safety requirements, monitoring compliance with procedures and addressing unsafe conditions and behaviours as required
• To maintain housekeeping and asset protection standards by supporting organised work areas, safe storage practices and responsible use of company equipment daily
• To maintain compliance with company and regulatory requirements by implementing policies, procedures and applicable electrical standards as required

Staff Management and Leadership

• To maintain appropriate departmental resourcing by identifying workforce requirements, supporting recruitment and succession activities and maintaining approved staffing levels as required
• To achieve team performance requirements by defining expectations, monitoring delivery against targets, providing feedback and implementing corrective action monthly and as required
• To develop team capability by identifying skills gaps, facilitating coaching, supporting on-the-job training and implementing development activities as required
• To maintain workforce productivity and behavioural standards by monitoring attendance, performance and conduct and implementing corrective action as required
• To build a positive and engaged team culture by promoting teamwork, accountability, collaboration and constructive conflict resolution as required
• To support future team capability by identifying high-potential employees and supporting development opportunities as required

Inventory and Administration

• To maintain the availability and reliability of electrical tools, equipment and testing instruments by monitoring utilisation, condition and maintenance requirements, and procuring as required
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and technical documentation.

Core Competencies Required

• Technical Expertise
• Leadership
• Planning and Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Quality Management

Core Behaviours Required

• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Reliability
• Continuous Improvement