MV/LV Electrical Technician – Switching & Maintenance

SKA South Africa; Carnarvon; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Foundation’s South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites applications for a Permanent Electrician based in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. You will inspect, maintain, and repair LV/MV installations, perform modifications, and support reliability of electrical systems across the SKA infrastructure.

Key requirements include a Trade Test Electrician, MV up to 33kV certification, and 3+ years of MV distribution experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician – Trade Test
• Certified to work on MV installations up to 33kV
• Certified to do Switching and linking on 22kV and 33kV
• Wireman’s Licence (advantageous)
• 3-years related experience in MV distribution power lines and equipment

Responsibilities

• Regular inspections of LV and MV installations.
• Fault finding and maintenance on MV and LV installations.
• Modifications and new installations per specifications.
• Switching and linking MV switchgear.
• Record keeping of equipment failures, inspections, spares and service records.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

Trade Test Electrician

Wireman’s Licence (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The National Research Foundation’s South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites applications for a Permanent Electrician based in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. You will inspect, maintain, and repair LV/MV installations, perform modifications, and support reliability of electrical systems across the SKA infrastructure.

Key requirements include a Trade Test Electrician, MV up to 33kV certification, and 3+ years of MV distribution experience.