Electrician

The Globevest Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Globevest Group is seeking an Electrician to join an upmarket hotel and conference centre in Pretoria. The role covers installation, maintenance and optimisation of electrical infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable and energy-efficient hotel operations.

You will work across guest rooms, kitchens, spa and conference facilities, ensuring high standards of safety and guest satisfaction while complying with SANS 10142 and OHS regulations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post-qualification experience as an electrician.
• Experience with building electrical systems in hospitality or commercial settings.
• Familiarity with SANS 10142-1 and OHS Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical systems, wiring and panels across the estate.
• Identify faults, assess risks and implement corrective actions.
• Install, maintain and repair electrical infrastructure to hotel standards.
• Assist with energy-efficiency initiatives and upgrades.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Hosting/hospitality service

Teamwork

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Trade Test / Red Seal (Installation Electrician)

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Hand/power tools

Conduit benders

Job description

Our client, an upmarket hotel and conference center in Pretoria is looking for an Electrician to join their dynamic team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

To install, maintain, repair and optimise all electrical infrastructure and equipment on the property, ensuring safe, reliable and energy-efficient operation of hotel facilities in full compliance with SANS 10142 and Occupational Health and Safety legislation, in support of a premium guest experience.

• Ensure all electrical installations, distribution boards and circuits across guest rooms, conference facilities, kitchens, spa, plant rooms and outdoor areas operate safely and reliably at all times.
• Minimise equipment downtime by applying structured preventative maintenance and prompt fault response, aligned with the hotel's operational requirements and guest service standards.
• Maintain full statutory compliance with South African electrical installation regulations (including SANS 10142-1) and internal health and safety policies, enabling the hotel to meet legal, insurance and audit requirements.
• Support the Facilities Manager in planning, implementing and documenting electrical upgrades, refurbishments and energy-efficiency initiatives across the property.
• Provide professional, courteous service to internal stakeholders (operations, housekeeping, F&B, spa, front office) to ensure that electrical issues do not negatively impact guests.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Routinely inspect electrical systems, including wiring, distribution boards, fixtures, sockets, lighting, control panels and appliances in all buildings and external areas of the estate.
• Identify electrical faults, hazards and non-compliant installations, assess associated risks, and implement corrective actions or escalate to the Facilities Manager where required.
• Troubleshoot system failures and breakdowns on equipment such as HVAC units, pumps, kitchen equipment, laundry machines, boilers, spa and pool systems, and lighting controls.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and layouts to understand wiring placement and load distribution, and update documentation where modifications are made.
• Test electrical systems and components using appropriate test instruments (e.g., multimeters, insulation testers, continuity testers, earth loop testers) to verify functionality and safety.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical fixtures and equipment, including repair or replacement of wiring, luminaires, control gear, sockets, circuit breakers, isolators and associated hardware.
• Install new electrical equipment and infrastructure as required (lighting, plugs, small power, appliances, motors, control panels, cable routes and trunking), ensuring neat workmanship and compliance with hotel standards.
• Respond timeously to maintenance tickets and fault requests generated by operations, front office, housekeeping and other departments, prioritizing guest-impact issues.
• Monitor power usage and report abnormal consumption, recurring faults or capacity constraints, suggesting improvements or upgrades to the Facilities Manager.
• Support generator, UPS and emergency power systems testing and operation, including load tests, change-over checks and fuel-related coordination, as applicable to the property.
• Ensure that all electrical work complies with SANS 10142 and OHS Act requirements, and that only approved materials and components are used.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, test results, asset registers and electrical maintenance reports as required by the Facilities Manager and auditors.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks in other trades (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting) when operationally required and within competence.
• Maintain tools, instruments and workshop areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition, and arrange repairs or replacements when necessary.
• Adhere at all times to hotel safety, security and environmental procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, use of PPE, permit-to-work, emergency procedures and safe work practices.
• Provide input into capital and operational budgets for electrical maintenance and projects, including spares, tools, equipment and contractor costs.
• Supervise and quality-check work carried out by external electrical contractors when required, ensuring minimal disruption to hotel operations and guests.
• Perform standby duties, work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays as necessary to meet operational and guest service requirements.
• Carry out any related duties assigned by the Facilities Manager that are reasonably within the scope of the role and skill set, in line with hotel needs.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent (Essential)
• Recognised Trade Test / Red Seal as an Installation Electrician or equivalent trade certification, registered in South Africa

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3-5 years post-qualification experience as an electrician, preferably within a hotel, resort, hospitality, commercial or similar facilities environment.
• Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance and repair of building electrical systems and equipment.
• Exposure to working in an operational environment with guests or customers on site, where work quality, safety and professionalism are critical.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical systems, including single- and three-phase distribution, motor control, lighting, socket-outlet circuits and earthing/bonding principles.
• Working knowledge of South African Wiring Code SANS 10142-1 and related OHS Act requirements for electrical installations and maintenance.
• Familiarity with typical hotel plant and equipment: HVAC systems, boilers, circulation and booster pumps, commercial kitchen and laundry equipment, spa and pool systems, lighting control and emergency lighting.
• Basic knowledge of related maintenance disciplines (plumbing, carpentry, painting and general building maintenance) to support integrated facilities maintenance.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance principles, asset management and work-order systems within a hospitality or facilities environment.
• Proficient fault-finding, diagnostics and problem-solving skills on a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Competent use of electrical test instruments and hand/power tools (e.g., drills, grinders, crimpers, conduit benders, testers) in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to plan, sequence and execute electrical work neatly and efficiently, with attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings, manuals and specifications, and applying them practically on site.
• Good written skills to complete job cards, reports and checklists, and basic computer literacy for maintenance systems and email.
• Effective verbal communication skills to interact with team members, contractors and operational departments.
• Physical stamina and strength to perform manual tasks, work at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Reliable, responsible and self-disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership and pride in workmanship.
• Strong teamwork orientation and willingness to support colleagues in the Maintenance and Operations teams.
• High attention to detail and safety awareness, with zero-tolerance for unsafe practices.
• Ability to remain calm, courteous and solution-focused under pressure or during emergencies and guest-impact incidents.
• Flexibility to work long hours, shifts, standby, nights, weekends and public holidays as required by operations.
• Professional and presentable, with good customer-service orientation when interacting in guest areas.

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