Senior Electrical Technician
Company
Network Recruitment
Location
Durban
Posted
15 days ago
Via
via Executive Placements ☑️
Job Description
Duties:
• Install, test, and commission electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures, in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect electrical components, such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switchboards.
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs on industrial, commercial, or domestic systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company's safety policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all electrical work performed.
• Collaborate with other trades and departments to support site operation or project completion.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician) – recognised by the Department of Labour.
• Valid Wireman’s Licence (advantageous).
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in industrial, commercial, or construction environments.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and safety procedures.
• Install, test, and commission electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures, in compliance with regulations.
• Inspect electrical components, such as circuit breakers, transformers, and switchboards.
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs on industrial, commercial, or domestic systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and technical diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company's safety policies.
• Maintain accurate records of all electrical work performed.
• Collaborate with other trades and departments to support site operation or project completion.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Trade Test Certificate (Electrician) – recognised by the Department of Labour.
• Valid Wireman’s Licence (advantageous).
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in industrial, commercial, or construction environments.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and safety procedures.
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