Electrician (TC 81) – Pretoria/Johannesburg

About the role

Our client, a well‑established property development and management group, is seeking a qualified electrician (TC 81) to support its facilities across Pretoria and Johannesburg. The role involves maintaining electrical systems in commercial, residential, industrial and student accommodation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in buildings and facilities.
• Install, maintain and repair wiring, distribution boards, lighting, power outlets, generators and UPS systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, testing and issue Electrical Certificates of Compliance where required.
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency call‑outs to ensure uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure.
• Travel regularly between Pretoria and Johannesburg sites to carry out inspections, maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinate with contractors, maintain tools, testing equipment and vehicles.
• Comply with occupational health and safety legislation, perform risk assessments and use appropriate PPE.

Required profile

• Qualified electrician holding a TC 81 certificate.
• Willingness to travel between company sites in Pretoria and Johannesburg.
• Strong knowledge of electrical legislation, regulations and safety standards.
• Ability to keep accurate maintenance, testing and compliance records.

Required skills

• Electrical maintenance (preventative and corrective).
• Electrical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Electrical installation and repair of wiring, distribution boards, lighting and power equipment.
• Electrical testing and inspection.
• Issuing Electrical Certificates of Compliance (COCs).
• Use of testing equipment and personal protective equipment.