Quality Technician

Lucy Electric; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucy Electric in Johannesburg is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to ensure quality and conformance of electrical products through rigorous testing, including both incoming goods and on-site field work.

You will read schematics, run tests, compile reports, and assist engineering, QA, and maintenance teams. A Red Seal or equivalent trade test is preferred, with 2–3 years of factory/testing experience. This role is on-site in Johannesburg with opportunities for hands-on growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in testing/warehouse (Factory) work or similar.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• MS Office/Excel proficiency.
• Team player with strong analytical skills.
• Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal) required.

Responsibilities

• Testing against project scopes and adaptations.
• Understanding and testing relay schematics.
• Leading product failure investigations.
• Reporting findings to the Quality Manager.
• Product repairs.
• Product Testing Factory Acceptance Testing when required.
• Provide test reports.
• Ensure housekeeping in the work area.
• Collaborate with QMS Manager/Representative.
• Incoming product testing.
• Product testing before dispatch.
• Assist Engineering/Technical/Contract Team with daily tasks.
• Ad-hoc tasks from Management.

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

MS Office

Analytical skills

Team player

Good communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Valid Driving License

Education

Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal)

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To test all units which have been worked on in line with customer requirements, product testing on incoming goods, after any repairs have been done, any QA work which needs to be done, whether in the LESA warehouse or on site (Field Work).

JOB CONTEXT

Product testing to ensure compliance and customers’ needs and requirements are met. Liaise with relevant stakeholders within LE, but not limited to LE, to ensure customer deliveries efficiency and timeously. Adaptation of products to fill customer orders accurately and timeously.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Description of the Accountabilities

• Testing against project scopes and adaptations
• Understanding and testing relay schematics
• Leading product failure investigations
• Reporting findings to the Quality Manager
• Product Repairs
• Product Testing Factory Acceptance Testing (When required)
• Provide Test Reports.
• Ensure housekeeping is done in the work area.
• Work together with the QMS Manager/Representative.
• Incoming Product Testing.
• Product testing before dispatch.
• Assist Engineering/Technical/Contract Team with day-to-day tasks.
• Ad-hoc tasks from Management as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications, Certification and Knowledge

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in testing/warehouse (Factory) work/similar work experience
• Must be able to read electrical Schematics.
• Computer literacy in MS Office, Excel Spreadsheet.
• Team player with strong analytical skills, able to contribute actively.
• Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal)

Job-Specific Skills

• Previous experience in electrical adaptation and installations.
• Be able to operate electrical test equipment.
• Good communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work proactively and maintain relationships.
• Attention to detail.
• Valid Driving License.
• Valid forklift permit (to obtain if not in possession of one).

Behavioural Competencies

• Self-driven and strong individual with passion for learning.
• Good Interpersonal skills and able to work with and engage a team.
• Has initiative and a self-starter within minimal supervision.
• Able to multi-task and take work pressure well.
• Maintain a working relationship and ability to work with all levels of people.
• Needs to be able to take charge in a situation.