Lead Installation Electrician – 3-Phase & Solar PV

Future Africa Consulting Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Africa Consulting Pty Ltd in South Africa is seeking an experienced Installation Electrician to install, test, commission, and maintain complex electrical systems on commercial and industrial sites.

You will read drawings and SLDs, supervise junior electricians, ensure safety compliance, and issue Certificates of Compliance where authorised. A Red Seal, DEL registration, and valid license are essential, with 3–5+ years of post-apprenticeship experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of post-apprenticeship experience in commercial and industrial electrical work.
• Proven experience in fault-finding, distribution boards and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience issuing Certificates of Compliance (CoCs).
• Site supervision experience; ability to run projects and sign off work.
• Registration number verifiable with DEL.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, commission, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Identify and resolve faults efficiently.
• Supervise and mentor electricians, including Tier B personnel.
• Inspect quality of work and sign off completed installations where authorised.
• Deliver projects safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

DBs

3-phase systems

Site supervision

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate (Red Seal)

National Certificate N3 (Electrical) or higher

DEL Installation Electrician registration

Job description

Future Africa Consulting Pty Ltd in South Africa is seeking an experienced Installation Electrician to install, test, commission, and maintain complex electrical systems on commercial and industrial sites.

You will read drawings and SLDs, supervise junior electricians, ensure safety compliance, and issue Certificates of Compliance where authorised. A Red Seal, DEL registration, and valid license are essential, with 3–5+ years of post-apprenticeship experience.