Electrician

Creative Leadership Solutions; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Leadership Solutions in the Western Cape seeks a qualified Electrician with 3–5 years of hands-on experience in installing, repairing and servicing poultry and piggery equipment. You will manage electrical wiring, distribution boards and fault finding, and assist with commissioning of technical systems.

Travel nationally and internationally when required, attend after-hours callouts, maintain documentation, and support operations teams in agricultural environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years relevant technical experience.
• Installation, repair and servicing of poultry and piggery equipment.
• Electrical wiring, distribution boards and fault finding.
• Programming and commissioning of technical equipment.
• Attending to breakdowns and after-hour callouts.
• Working in agricultural or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Install poultry and piggery equipment according to customer specifications.
• Install electrical wiring, distribution boards and related systems.
• Assist with project commissioning.
• Ensure installations comply with safety standards.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.
• Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; attend breakdowns after hours.
• Perform regular site visits and provide on-site customer support.
• Maintain detailed job cards and production of reports.
• Support operations and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Fault-finding (electrical & mechanical

Health & Safety knowledge

SKOV/CODAF experience

Administrative & reporting ability

MS Office & technical software

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Qualified Electrician – Red Seal Trade Test

Diploma/Higher Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Eng (advant.)

Tools

SKOV system

CODAF system

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Qualified Electrician – Red Seal Trade Test Certificate
• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 3–5 years relevant technical experience

Required nature of experience:

• Installation, repair, and servicing of poultry and piggery equipment
• Electrical wiring, distribution boards, and fault finding
• Programming and commissioning of technical equipment
• Attending to breakdowns and after-hour callouts
• Working in agricultural or industrial environments

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Knowledge of Health & Safety practices and procedures
• Experience with SKOV, CODAF or similar systems (advantageous)
• Strong administrative and reporting ability
• Computer literacy (MS Office & relevant technical software)

Other:

• Willingness and Flexibility to travel nationally and internationally, and to attend after-hours callouts when required.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Proficient in English (Afrikaans advantageous)

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVES

Installations & Commissioning

• Install poultry and piggery equipment according to customer specifications
• Install electrical wiring, distribution boards and related systems
• Assist with project commissioning
• Ensure installations comply with safety standards

Repairs, Maintenance & Fault Finding

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults
• Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficientlyAttend breakdowns and after-hour callouts

Customer Support & Field Service

• Conduct regular site visits and inspections
• Provide on-site customer support
• Resolve customer queries and technical concerns
• Maintain strong client relationship

Administration & Reporting

• Complete job cards accurately and timeously
• Produce detailed service and installation reports
• Maintain technical documentation
• Assist with stock taking where required

Operational Support & Compliance

• Assist Operations Manager and installation teams
• Oversee ongoing projects when required
• Make ad hoc stock deliveries
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards and procedures
• Stay updated with technological developments in the industry