HV Cable Jointer - Transmission Grid Projects

AiR; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,120,000 - 1,680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major power & grid projects

Career progression

Job summary

AiR seeks a skilled HV Cable Jointer to join its power infrastructure team; you will install, joint, terminate and test high-voltage underground cables across 11kV to 132kV, supporting transmission and distribution projects.

Ideal candidate is a qualified electrical tradesperson with MV/HV experience, reading drawings, and strict adherence to HV safety standards. Opportunities to work on major utility projects in Europe.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification or equivalent.
• HV cable jointing certification.
• 3–10+ years' experience in cable jointing.
• Experience with 11kV/33kV/132kV systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install and joint HV underground cables (11kV-132kV+).
• Perform joints, terminations, testing, and maintenance.
• Work with XLPE, PILC, and EPR cable systems.
• Assist with cable pulling and trenching.
• Prepare testing reports and installation documentation.
• Support commissioning and energisation.

Skills

HV cable jointing

Electrical safety procedures

Reading electrical drawings

Testing and commissioning

Cable termination

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

HV Cable Jointing Certification

Tools

Cable jointing tools

HV testing equipment

XLPE cables

Job description

AiR seeks a skilled HV Cable Jointer to join its power infrastructure team; you will install, joint, terminate and test high-voltage underground cables across 11kV to 132kV, supporting transmission and distribution projects.

Ideal candidate is a qualified electrical tradesperson with MV/HV experience, reading drawings, and strict adherence to HV safety standards. Opportunities to work on major utility projects in Europe.