Qualified Electrician - Safari Lodge

Zeebra Junction; Vaalwater; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation provided

Meals provided

Laundry service provided

Job summary

Zeebra Junction is seeking a qualified Electrician to join its luxury safari operation in Waterberg, Limpopo. The role focuses on hands-on electrical maintenance, safety-conscious fault diagnosis, and reliable upkeep of guest-facing and back-of-house infrastructure in a remote hospitality setting.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure electrical systems are safe, compliant, and operating at high standards, with responsibilities across

Qualifications

• Formal electrical qualification is essential.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and fault finding.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the property.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults safely and efficiently.
• Maintain electrical distribution boards, wiring, lighting and related systems.
• Attend to breakdowns and maintenance requests; document faults and actions.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Reading diagrams

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Multimeter

Job description

Qualified Electrician

Luxury Safari & Remote Hospitality Operation | Waterberg, Limpopo

Join a High-Performance Maintenance Team in a Unique Safari Environment

Our client is a prestigious luxury safari operation situated within a private game-reserve environment in the Waterberg region of Limpopo. The operation incorporates luxury guest accommodation, hospitality facilities and extensive supporting infrastructure, creating an exciting opportunity for a formally qualified Electrician to join its maintenance team.

We are seeking a hands-on, technically competent and reliable Electrician who takes pride in maintaining high standards and who is comfortable working in a remote hospitality environment.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will form an integral part of the maintenance support team, ensuring that all electrical systems, equipment and installations are maintained safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

This is a practical, hands-on position suited to an electrician who enjoys variety, problem-solving and working as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the property.

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.

• Maintain electrical distribution boards, wiring, lighting and associated systems.

• Attend to electrical breakdowns and maintenance requests throughout the operation.

• Conduct routine inspections and identify potential electrical faults before they become operational problems.

• Assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and infrastructure.

• Ensure electrical work complies with applicable safety standards and regulations.

• Assist with maintenance projects, refurbishments and new installations where required.

• Work closely with the Maintenance Manager and other maintenance team members.

• Maintain accurate records of work completed and faults identified.

• Ensure tools, equipment and electrical work areas are kept clean, safe and well maintained.

• Support the broader maintenance team with general technical and operational requirements when necessary.

• Respond professionally and efficiently to urgent maintenance requirements.

• Contribute towards maintaining an exceptional standard of guest-facing facilities and back-of-house infrastructure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Formally qualified Electrician / Electrical Artisan – essential.

• Recognised electrical trade qualification.

• Appropriate electrical certification and registration where applicable.

• Proven practical experience in electrical maintenance.

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, installations, maintenance and safety procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and technical documentation.

• Good understanding of preventative maintenance principles.

• Able to work independently while also functioning effectively within a maintenance team.

• Physically fit and capable of working in a remote, outdoor and operational environment.

• A valid driver's licence would be advantageous.

• Previous experience within a luxury lodge, hotel, resort, game reserve, agricultural, industrial or remote-site environment will be highly advantageous.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for an electrician who is:

Hands-on | Reliable | Safety Conscious | Technically Strong | Solution Driven | Adaptable | Team Orientated

You should be someone who takes ownership of electrical problems, can work under pressure and understands that in a remote hospitality operation, maintenance reliability directly contributes to the guest experience and smooth running of the property.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

• Highly Competitive, Market-Related Salary

• Staff Accommodation Provided

• Meals Provided

• Laundry Service Provided

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious luxury safari environment

• Dynamic and varied maintenance environment