Senior Electrical Technician – Grid Ops (On-Call & Training)

Placements24

Stellenbosch

On-site

ZAR 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Technician to join the Grid Operations team in Stellenbosch. The role is hands-on, focusing on maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe operation of the local electricity distribution network.

You will respond to outages, perform preventative maintenance on critical infrastructure, and provide guidance to junior technicians while ensuring safety standards are followed.

Qualifications

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
7+ years of experience as an Electrical Technician focused on distribution networks.
Valid trade test certificate (Electrician) required.
Proficient with electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
Knowledge of LOTO safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution equipment (transformers, switchgear, cables).
Respond to outages and troubleshoot faults promptly.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on grid assets.
Interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals for complex repairs.
Ensure safety regulations and company procedures are followed.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Mentorship

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test meters

Fault locators

Job description

You will respond to outages, perform preventative maintenance on critical infrastructure, and provide guidance to junior technicians while ensuring safety standards are followed.

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