Electrical Technician: Building Systems & Maintenance

Excellerate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Excellerate in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, maintain, repair, test and inspect electrical systems across facilities, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

The role involves preventative maintenance, fault finding and compliance with safety standards, with duties including lighting, distribution boards and control panels, plus rapid response to breakdowns. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential, as is documenting all maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience with electrical reticulation and building services.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or facilities management environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on low-voltage installations.
• Maintain lighting systems, distribution boards, generators and control panels.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency work orders to restore services promptly.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of electrical equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Emergency response

Education

National Senior Certificate

Postgraduate studies in Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

CBRE Excellerate in Cape Town is seeking an Electrical Technician to install, maintain, repair, test and inspect electrical systems across facilities, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

The role involves preventative maintenance, fault finding and compliance with safety standards, with duties including lighting, distribution boards and control panels, plus rapid response to breakdowns. Strong problem solving and teamwork are essential, as is documenting all maintenance activities.