Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician


Company
Oxyon People Solutions
Location
Polokwane
Via
Ditto Jobs

Job Description
The main objective of the position and Tasks Description (not limited)

We are looking for an Electrical Technician to undertake a variety of tasks relating to setting up electrical infrastructure on site.

She/He will:

ยท understand the executed plans of electrical wiring and other electrical systems
โ€ข supervise the service providers in charge of the Underground gird, Electrical works DC and AC, CCTV systems
โ€ข observe the on-labor dedicated to the conducts, cables routing, safety, and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels, etc.) providing a constructive analysis
โ€ข prevent the breakdown of systems by inspecting the wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits, etc.
โ€ข perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards/malfunctions and report them

ยท Work in collaboration and Support HSE, Quality, and Commissioning Teams;

ยท Punch list resolution;

Education and Technical Skills Level (academic degree, experience, courses, habilitations, language, โ€ฆ)

Engineering school degree, BS degree in Engineering

Proven experience as an electrician 3 years minimum

Experience in industrial electrical systems ideally in Solar PV projects

Driving license

Proficiency Levels - Native (100%); Fluent (75% - 100%), Advanced (50% - 75%) e Limited (25% - 50%)

ยง Native: Official language of the country of the Local Organization

ยง Fluent: English

ยง Advanced: French or Portuguese or Spanish (preferential).

Required Soft Skills (autonomy level, responsibility level, accuracy, interpersonal skills, โ€ฆ)

ยท Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter, etc.)

ยท Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulations and guidelines

ยท Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability

ยท Results and Customer Orientation;

ยท Resource management (human and material);

ยท High level of initiative and autonomy;

ยท Ability to plan and organize teams and activities;

ยท Coordination and motivation abilities;

ยท Excellent interpersonal relationships;

ยท Excellent domain of verbal and written expression;

ยท Adaptability, including cases of high complexity;

ยท Resilience;

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Q What is the minimum wage for Packing Staff Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for packing staff in South Africa is R27.58 per hour as of 1 March 2026. This equates to R5,375.10 per month for a 45-hour work week, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours.
Q What education and experience are required for packing staff jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff roles require a Grade 10 certificate or equivalent and no prior experience for entry-level positions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and pass a basic medical fitness test for warehouse environments.
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Q What are the working hours, leave entitlements and benefits for packing staff in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, packing staff work a maximum of 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Employees receive 3 days family responsibility leave and UIF contributions of 1% from both employer and employee.
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