Data Centre Shift Technician

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE028656/SB

Date posted:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A leading provider of critical infrastructure services is seeking a qualified Shift Technician to join its operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, and optimisation of mission-critical facility infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and operational reliability across electrical, HVAC, UPS, generator, and control systems.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description Monitor, maintain, and repair critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, UPS, generator, HVAC, and fire protection systems Perform planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance to ensure facility reliability and compliance with operational standards Conduct fault-finding and troubleshooting on critical systems, implementing repairs and coordinating with specialist contractors where required Perform equipment inspections, switching and isolation procedures, and daily infrastructure walkabouts to proactively identify and mitigate risks Support infrastructure projects, commissioning activities, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximise uptime and efficiency Skills & Experience Trade Tested Red Seal Electrician Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience Strong electrical fault-finding, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, and schematics Experience working within industrial, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or high-availability environments Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills Willingness to work shifts in a 24\/7 operational environment Wireman's Licence would be advantageous. Data centre, critical facility, or mission-critical environment experience would be advantageous Qualifications Trade Tested Red Seal Electrician BEng, BSc, BTech, or National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building and Construction, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering jobs.

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