Master Installation Electrician

Transnet Company; Metsimaholo Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet seeks a Master Installation Electrician to lead electrical scheduling, inspections, and compliance for the Pipelines division. The role covers safe operation, preventative maintenance, defect repair, and installation of high voltage equipment.

Candidates must hold a Master Installation Electrician status, with relevant training and experience in hazardous areas and SAP PM. Based at Coalbrook, the incumbent will coordinate with Operations, Instrumentation and Mechanical teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with practical on-the-job experience in Transnet Pipelines.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment used in the plant and Hazardous areas.
• Proficiency in SAP Plant Maintenance (MM & IM) modules and basic MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage COCs and schedule inspections per National Codes and OSH Act.
• Provide guidance and oversee electrical installations.
• Maintain equipment integrity and correct application of electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and report defects.
• Identify and repair defects on live equipment with diagnostic tests.
• Install and commission live equipment, energise and test operations.
• Oversee high voltage switching and safe operation up to 132KV.

Skills

Electrical scheduling

Inspection

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Teamwork

Education

Trade Test Electrical (3 years)

Computer literacy (SAP MM & IM)

Tools

SAP PM

Megger

Thumper

HV testing instruments

Job description

Master Installation Electrician

• Operating Division: Transnet Pipelines
• Employee Group: Permanent
• Department: OPS & TEC, M&W, Electrical, CBK
• Location: Coalbrook
• Reporting To: Electrical Supervisor
• Grade: H3
• Reference: req5438

The closing date is on 17/08/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

The Master Installation Electrician is a person who has been registered as a Master Installation Electrician in terms of regulation 9 and who has been approved by the Chief Inspector for the verification and certification of the construction, testing and inspection of any electrical installation for efficient and effective custody, transfer and transport of petroleum products in liaison with Operations, Instrumentation and Mechanical departments in Transnet Pipelines.

The Master Installation Electrician is responsible for electrical scheduling, inspection and to ensure safe working conditions.

Position Outputs

1. Managing of COC’s (Certificate of compliance) a. Undertake periodic inspections and issuing COC’s as per National Codes and OSH Act b. Conduct 2Y compulsory OHSact Hazardous area equipment inspections. c. Maintain depot COC’s and compliance of Electrical Equipment housed in Hazardous areas.
2. Give guidance and oversee Electrical Installations
3. Control the integrity of Equipment Ensure the correct application of the correct Electrical equipment in the Plant/operations.
4. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE To perform preventative maintenance tasks on electrical equipment by detecting, repairing and reporting minor defects as well as reporting major defects thereby ensuring reliable equipment for the continuous operation of the pipeline e.g. 220V-3.3 Kv motors, control gear and trip protection equipment e.g Actuators.
5. DEFECT REPAIR Identify, analyse and repair defects on installed (live) equipment. Repair specific installed (live) equipment by performing diagnostic tests to identify defects and effect repairs. Reading and understanding schematics and reports are essential e.g. Mainline motor starter and trip protection, 380V panel starters and trip protection.
6. BONDING Witness and install
7. REMOVE AND REPLACE INSTALLED (LIVE) EQUIPMENT Removal and replacement of specific equipment by planning the complete installation, isolation and removal of the equipment as well as preparing and installing the replacement, energising and testing the operations of the equipment e.g. Main motors, Actuators, lights, cranes, enclosures, isolators and stop/start stations.
8. REFURBISHMENT AND MODIFICATION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Refurbishing equipment by disassembling the equipment, replacing defective parts, reassembling and testing the equipment to the manufacturers specification e.g. Starters Actuators Certify all refurbished Equipment.
9. HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT Obtaining authorisation and undertaking switching (A-Brown) and earthing on high voltage switchgear and equipment up to 132KV, issuing of work and test permits as well as undertaking maintenance of the above equipment. Also supervise unathorised personnel in substations and HT yards Work to a clearance of live high voltage equipment as per electrical HIGH VOLTAGE instructions.
10. SAFETY Attend Meetings Do Safety Inspections Use of safety equipment Ensure compliance of Equipment for flameproof safety and standards Assist with Job Observations and Supervision of personnel.
11. ADMIN The effective control of administration duties which includes:- Reports (defect, inspection) Obtain and cancel hot work permits (Electrical) Job cards Operate SAP Modules (MM & IM) Maintain records, registers and COC’s as per applicable legislation Assist with internal electrical audits. Assist with Acting as an Electrical Supervisor as and when required.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements: Trade Test Electrical (3 years) with 3 years Technical/Electrical on the Job experience. Must have adequate knowledge of all electrical equipment on Transnet Pipelines to be able to function on his/her own. The following courses must be passed with practical on the job experience during the three years’ experience in Transnet Pipelines. Obtain qualification and accreditation to qualify for a Master Installation Electrician Register at the Department of Labour as a Master Installation Electrician and complete 2 years on the Job Training and exposure and obtain final Accreditation. Computer literate SAP Course in Plant Maintenance (MM & IM Modules). Purchasing and Inventory, Word Excel, etc. High Voltage safety instructions (A-Brown) Thereafter a person has to get practical experience (training) on depots in the region until passed out. He/she has to attend a refresher course every two years and get tested and recertified every two years. NOSA (Safety) course Fire Fighting Oil spill course First Aid Level 2 Rotork actuator course on A-Range, IQT and IQ-Range Electrical motor course Transformer (HT) course Working in confined spaces Crossings and Cathodic Protection course ( Basic course) Theory: Operations Course: Thereafter a person has to get practical experience (training) on the depot where based until passes out on depot/manifold(s) Knowledge of testing instruments i.e. Megger, Thumper etc Code 8 driver’s licence, Wireman’s licence, Explosion Protection for Plant Maintenance Technicians(electrical and instrumentation)

Competencies

Computer Literate.SAP_PM Literacy.Knowledge of applicable tools and equipment.Knowledge of Code of Practice 29.Leadership skills.Communication skills.Ability to work as a team member.Problem solving. – Root cause analysisInterpersonal skills.Basic knowledge and application of OHS Act.

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Disclaimer

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