Maintenance Technician — Electrical & Facility Support

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement in South Africa seeks a Technical Assistant to support planned and reactive maintenance of electrical, building and general infrastructure. The role provides technical support to field technicians and junior managers.

You will ensure access procedures, safety compliance, inspect assets, manage tool and equipment registers, and complete tasks on site within allocated timeframes, while maintaining clear communication with the team.

Qualifications

• N4 Electrical Trade Theory preferred.
• Grade 12 Technical Matric advantageous.
• Valid Code 10 EB Driver’s Licence; 4x4 advantageous.
• Exposure to basic electricity building infrastructure (carpentry, plumbing, painting).
• 1–2 years in a Technical Assistant role (PPM, CPM, vandalism exposure).
• Basic training on hand tools and electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of OHS Act & ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access procedures and work status updates align with procedures.
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements for Bidvest FM and client site.
• Manage tools, vehicles, test equipment, laptops, and mobile devices; maintain registers where applicable.
• Answer phone on duty and return calls promptly when off duty.
• Carry out inspections and report findings.
• Complete tasks on site within allocated timeframes.
• Keep email and company phone operational.
• Report to Field Technician and follow instructions.
• Adhere to quality requirements as per scope of work.

Skills

Practical electrical tasks

OH&S knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Education

National N4 Electrical Engineering Trade Theory

Grade 12 (Technical Matric)

Code 10 EB Driver’s License

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools training

Job description

Bidvestfacilitiesmanagement in South Africa seeks a Technical Assistant to support planned and reactive maintenance of electrical, building and general infrastructure. The role provides technical support to field technicians and junior managers.

You will ensure access procedures, safety compliance, inspect assets, manage tool and equipment registers, and complete tasks on site within allocated timeframes, while maintaining clear communication with the team.