Electrical Team Leader

Discovery; Sandton; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Discovery is seeking an Electrical Specialist to lead and manage electrical operations across the premises. The role focuses on reliable power system performance, team leadership, and coordination with internal teams and external providers to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operations.

You will oversee generator testing, maintenance, and critical electrical shutdowns, while driving continuous improvements and stakeholder satisfaction in a dynamic corporate environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years electrical experience managing a premises and a team in a corporate environment.
• Experience overseeing in-house and outsourced providers with SLA adherence.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.

Aufgaben

• Provide operational oversight of electrical systems and facilities.
• Manage providers and ensure high-quality services and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Implement and optimize processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee generator testing, changeovers, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate planned and emergency electrical shutdowns and resolve faults with minimal disruption.
• Maintain data records and dashboards for portfolio reporting.

Kenntnisse

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Facilities management

Project coordination

Vendor management

Generator/UPS knowledge

Ausbildung

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Trade test

Installation electrician (yellow license) – 3 phase

ECA registration

Driver license and own vehicle

Jobbeschreibung

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Job Profile Title

Electrical Specialist

Discovery Job Level

Team leader

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Job Purpose

The CRES Electrical Specialist collaborates with the team and various providers to ensure the efficient and reliable operation of power systems and contributes to the overall functioning of the Discovery premises

Key Outputs May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Operational Oversight
• Provider management by overseeing operations of inhouse and specialized outsourced providers, ensuring, SLA adherence, high quality services and customer/stakeholder satisfaction.
• Implement and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance service delivery.
• Maintenance & Operations
• Coordinate, and oversee:
• Generator testing and changeover procedures
• Preventive and corrective electrical maintenance activities
• Planned and emergency electrical shutdowns
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve electrical faults with minimal disruption to operations.
• Stakeholder Experience
• Focus on enhancing the overall experience across within technical operations ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Implement improvements to meet and exceed customer expectations therefore enhancing stakeholder experience.
• Financial Management and Reporting
• Administer cost control as well as financial reporting for the cost Centre in technical operations.
• Scrutinize costs to make informed business decisions and drive cost prudence without compromising standards and service.
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Electrical safety regulations and standards (e.g. OHS Act, SANS regulations)
• Company policies and safety procedures
• Highlight risks and findings to develop contingency plans to address potential issues.
• Project Management
• Establish scope with relevant stakeholders to ensure successful project objectives.
• Manage the effective implementation of project deliverables.
• Deliver effective communication and foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Management of the function
• Team management - Lead and motivate a diverse team fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Maintain accurate data records, via dashboards and relevant management reports for your portfolio.

Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years Electrical experience in the managing a premises and team in the corporate environment.
• +2 years Computer skills and proficient in Microsoft packages, Facilities management software.

Education / Qualifications / Accreditations With Professional Body

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Trade test
• Installation electrician (yellow license) – 3 phase
• ECA registration
• Must have driver license and own vehicle

Technical Skills Or Knowledge

• Electrical Medium Voltage and Low voltage
• Lifts and Escalators working knowledge
• Gas equipment and installations
• BMS understanding
• Metering background
• Generator and UPS knowledge
• Reporting

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.