Three Phase Electrician
Company
SFI Group (Pty) Ltd
Location
Cape Town
Posted
8 days ago
Via
SimplyHired
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Job Description
JOB BRIEF
Three Phase Electrician
ROLE CONTEXT
The Three-Phase Installation Electrician will be responsible for performing highly skilled electrical maintenance, installation, repairs and troubleshooting work involved within the heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation scope. Work involves technical application of electrical principles and optimising
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Installation of air-conditioning equipment, power supplies and control circuits.
• Conducting fault diagnoses
• Completing administrative tasks
• Fault finding
• Replacement of electrical components no longer working
• Inspection measuring testing and or replacing of thermocouples, heating elements, transducers, wiring of 3 phase motors etc.
• Maintenance of DB boards, electrical control panels and chiller plantrooms.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience:
• Minimum 3 – 5 years industry / service experience in related field
• Minor mechanical work experience
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning experience essential
Qualifications:
• Red Seal Electrician Trade Certificate
• Wireman’s License
• SANS 10142-1 Code of Practice Certificate
• Registered with Department of Labour (DoL) as Installation Electrician (380 Volts)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
Three Phase Electrician
ROLE CONTEXT
The Three-Phase Installation Electrician will be responsible for performing highly skilled electrical maintenance, installation, repairs and troubleshooting work involved within the heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning and ventilation scope. Work involves technical application of electrical principles and optimising
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Installation of air-conditioning equipment, power supplies and control circuits.
• Conducting fault diagnoses
• Completing administrative tasks
• Fault finding
• Replacement of electrical components no longer working
• Inspection measuring testing and or replacing of thermocouples, heating elements, transducers, wiring of 3 phase motors etc.
• Maintenance of DB boards, electrical control panels and chiller plantrooms.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experience:
• Minimum 3 – 5 years industry / service experience in related field
• Minor mechanical work experience
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning experience essential
Qualifications:
• Red Seal Electrician Trade Certificate
• Wireman’s License
• SANS 10142-1 Code of Practice Certificate
• Registered with Department of Labour (DoL) as Installation Electrician (380 Volts)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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