Senior Electrician

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity awaits a highly skilled and driven professional to join a leading team as a Senior Electrician.

POSITION INFO:

Are you an experienced electrician with a passion for energy efficiency and sustainability?

An exciting opportunity awaits a highly skilled and driven professional to join a leading team as a Senior Electrician. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in both technical and leadership capacities, with a solid background in electrical installations and a sharp eye for energy savings.

The successful candidate will take ownership of installations, maintenance, and repairs of electrical systems, while also conducting in-depth energy audits. With a strong understanding of metering, Solar PV systems, and compliance standards, the ideal candidate will play a key role in driving energy efficiency and supporting business development in the ESCO space.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proven expertise in efficiency and meter audits
• Experience with installation and programming of meters
• Strong understanding of smart meters, lighting control systems, Solar PV, battery and inverter systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and single-line diagrams
• Solid grasp of energy-saving principles and electricity metering technologies
• Exceptional problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills
• Confident in managing staff and subcontractors
• Fully proficient with test meters, hand/power tools, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of relevant standards including SANS 10142, SANS 10114-1, SANS 10389-1, and SANS 10098-1

Education & Experience:

• Wireman’s license and registration with the Department of Labour – Mandatory
• At least 10 years'' experience in electrical installations and/or energy efficiency projects – Mandatory
• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or candidate
• Valid driver’s licence required
• PV Green Card and CEM or CEA certification – Advantageous but not essential

General Requirements:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage others effectively
• Commitment to high standards of health and safety
• Familiarity with tools such as Outlook, Excel, Google Chrome, and shared drives
• Based in Cape Town

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