Electrician

Dynamic Power Engineering; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Gauteng is seeking an Electrician to install, test, and maintain electrical systems and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have completed their Trade Test and possess skills in communication, organization, and working with electrical tools. This full-time position offers a hands-on environment and requires commitment to quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of equipment and machinery.
• Experience using PLCs is beneficial.
• 2 years as a general assistant in an electrical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Inspect systems and components for hazards and compliance.
• Adhere to SHEQ policies and procedures.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Good People Skills

Reading and Writing (English)

Education

Grade 12

Completed Trade Test – Millwright / Electrical

Tools

Electric and pneumatic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Electrician Duties

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Maintain current electrician's wireman license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Carry out safety inspections and fulfill the health, safety and welfare responsibilities as detailed in the Company's Policy and in compliance with OHS ACT and ISO OHS management system.
• Maintain quality and environmental control procedures in accordance with ISO quality and ISO environmental management.
• Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, hand truck, or heavy motorized truck.
• Clean work area and wash parts.
• Maintain tools, material, equipment and supplies at work site.
• Requisition material, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
• Bolt components together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
• Raise, lower or position equipment, tools and material using hoist, hand line, block and tackle.
• Laying cables and/or guiding the positioning of poles and associated structures, and laying and compacting cement mixes and soil to reinforce structures using hand‑held tools (e.g. hand‑stamper, spade).
• Provide support to colleagues during marking off work area/site, holding measuring tapes and inserting level indicators.
• Receive instructions and guidance from the immediate superior and attend to the preparation of work site, including placing road signage, loading/off‑loading equipment and tools, fastening slings/ropes, and guiding/holding material/equipment during loading/off‑loading sequences.

SHEQ Adherence

• Must comply with the SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Adheres to quality management system policies, procedures and related requirements of ISO.
• Directs efforts to maintain ISO accreditation.
• Protective clothing requirement to be adhered to all the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Completed Trade Test – Millwright / Electrical.
• In‑depth knowledge of equipment and machinery.
• Experience using PLCs (beneficial).
• Working with hand tools.
• Computer literate: MS Excel & MS Word.
• 2 years as a general assistant in an electrical environment.
• Knowledge working with electrical and pneumatic tools.

Competencies (Skills)

• Good Communication Skills.
• Good People Skills.
• Reading and Writing (English).

Attributes

• Professional and organized.
• Honesty.
• Assertive.
• Attention to detail.
• Determine the neatness and accuracy.
• Safety conscious.

Job Type: Full‑time | Pay: R ,00 - R ,00 per month | Work Location: In person