Electrician - Dry Trade

About the role

Rand Water is looking for a dry-trade electrician for its Bulk Water Services - Operations portfolio, reporting to the Electrical Foreman. The successful candidate is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment. The position is based in Zuikerbosch, near Three River East, Vereeniging.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out all scheduled maintenance tasks
• Investigate and repair breakdowns
• Maintain work standards and ensure legal and safety compliance
• Contribute to plant improvements and modifications
• Train new personnel assistants and apprentices on the job
• Assist and manage contractors and coordinate projects
• Monitor and analyse section performance data
• Plan scheduled defects and job cards
• Assist in shutdown planning
• Maintain and update electrical drawings in the relevant sections

Required profile

• Grade 12 / N3 / NQF4 in electrical engineering
• Qualified electrician with a recognised trade test
• Valid driver's licence and the ability to pass the Rand Water K53 test
• A Wireman's licence is an added advantage
• 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience

Required skills

• Knowledge of HT, LT, HV and LV, AC and DC drives, schematic drawings, actuators and high and low voltage motors
• Proven ability to find faults and maintain systems
• Problem solving and initiative
• Deadline-oriented, self-motivated, team player, safety conscious