SENIOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY ELECTRICIAN & ENERGY AUDITOR (KZN)

University of Fort Hare; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Senior Energy Efficiency Electrician & Energy Auditor to oversee electrical installations and conduct energy audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in electrical installations and hold a degree in Electrical Engineering. This role involves contributing to business development for Energy Service Company contracts.

Qualifications

• Wireman’s license (registered with the Department of Labor) – Mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical installations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Conduct energy audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to business development for ESCO contracts.

Skills

Electrical installations

Energy efficiency expertise

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Conflict management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

ECSA registration (Professional Engineer/Candidate)

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)

Job description

2025-11-21 - 2025-12-21

Permanent

NEL012504

Engineering, Mining and Civil

We are looking for a Senior Energy Efficiency Electrician & Energy Auditor to oversee electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs while conducting energy audits to ensure compliance with industry standards. The role also involves contributing to business development for Energy Service Company (ESCO) contracts.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Wireman’s license (registered with the Department of Labor) – Mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical installations, with expertise in energy efficiency, metering, lighting, or solar PV projects – Mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license.
• PV Green Card – Advantageous but not mandatory.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum requirement).
• ECSA registration (Professional Engineer/Candidate).
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) – Desirable but not mandatory.
• PV Green Card certification – Desirable but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

General Requirements

• Proficiency in Google Chrome, shared drive management, and email applications.
• Ability to manage conflicts of interest and protect company IP and data.
• Adherence to health & safety policies and procedures.

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