Senior Electrician - KZN (Upper Highway)
Company
Pro Talent
Posted
7 hours ago
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Job Description
Introduction
Our Client is looking for a suitably qualified Senior Electrician to join their team and undertake a variety of tasks relating to installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting electrical systems on generators.
The below is non-negoiatable:
• Trade Test Certificate
• Wireman License
• Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
• Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate controls and monitors the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialised tasks activities associated with medium/low voltage electrical installations
Perform effective troubleshooting or fault finding to identify hazards or malfunctions and, repair or substitute damaged units
Coordinate and implement service maintenance plans
Respond to urgent or unscheduled work requests
Perform record keeping, and reporting
Desired Experience & Qualification
Relevant Tertiary Education in relevance to the role
Trade Test Certificate
Wireman License
Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Drivers License
Package & Remuneration
A Salary package of up to R19 000
Mon to Fri
Company Vehicle
Our Client is looking for a suitably qualified Senior Electrician to join their team and undertake a variety of tasks relating to installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting electrical systems on generators.
The below is non-negoiatable:
• Trade Test Certificate
• Wireman License
• Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
• Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate controls and monitors the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialised tasks activities associated with medium/low voltage electrical installations
Perform effective troubleshooting or fault finding to identify hazards or malfunctions and, repair or substitute damaged units
Coordinate and implement service maintenance plans
Respond to urgent or unscheduled work requests
Perform record keeping, and reporting
Desired Experience & Qualification
Relevant Tertiary Education in relevance to the role
Trade Test Certificate
Wireman License
Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Drivers License
Package & Remuneration
A Salary package of up to R19 000
Mon to Fri
Company Vehicle
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