Electrical Assistant - Johannesburg

Requirements:

• • High school diploma or college certification in Electrics
• • Apprenticeship/internship in electrics (time served)
• • Electrical certification relevant to the country of operation
• • Able to identify wire colors by looking at them
• • Ability to make decisions and critically think throughout the electrical process
• • Good customer service skills when dealing with residential or commercial clients
• • Able to be physically active, lift a minimum of 25KG without assistance, and able to ensure physically demanding tasks such as kneeling, lying, or standing for long periods of time, including the use of ladders
• • Able to work in confined spaces
• • Good knowledge of health and safety and PPE requirements
• • Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to remedy problems quickly and effectively
• • Able to work independently or as part of a team
• • Excellent delegation and problem-solving skills
• • Good time management skills and ability to complete jobs within agreed timescales
• • Ability to effectively communicate complications or issues that arise during projects

Responsibilities:

• • Read, understand, and review blueprint documents of buildings.
• • Install, maintain and control all aspects of lighting and wiring systems in both residential and commercial structures.
• • Inspect, maintain and repair all electrical components such as circuit breakers, transformers, isolators, etc.
• • Use all testing equipment available to test, diagnose and report on faults.
• • Replace and repair wiring on all building types using a variety of tools including handheld tools, battery-operated tools, air tools, and power tools.
• • Keep up to date with and follow the local guide for electrical installation and repair within the locality they work in.
• • Direct, and train other electricians and installers to complete work to a high standard, delegate effectively to a team project.