Senior Artisan Electrical

Recruiter:

Edge Executives

Job Ref:

2163928201

Date posted:

Friday, September 5, 2025

Location:

Alberton, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Senior Artisan Electrical (Wireman’s Licence)

Location: South Africa
Type: Permanent

You bring the spark.
Keeping systems safe, reliable, and efficient.

About the Role

As Senior Artisan Electrical, you’ll be responsible for delivering planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance across electrical installations and equipment. Working within the facilities and operations team, you’ll ensure compliance with safety standards, service level agreements, and client expectations while troubleshooting, repairing, and optimising critical systems.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a well-established facilities and engineering services provider. The organisation is recognised for its technical expertise, reliability, and client-focused service across multiple sectors, supporting essential infrastructure nationwide.

What You’ll Do

Deliver planned and reactive maintenance on electrical installations and minor building works.
Maintain and repair equipment according to schedules and client standards.
Liaise with control centres during maintenance and ensure alarm systems are functional.
Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Provide clear feedback to supervisors and clients on progress and restoration of operations.
Ensure all work complies with legislation, job plans, and SLAs.

What You Bring

Trade Test in Electrical, plus N3–N6 in Electrical Engineering.
Wireman’s Licence and valid SA Driver’s Licence.
5–10 years’ electrical maintenance experience (min 2 years post-trade).
Hands-on knowledge of air breakers, PLCs, and electrical systems.
SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency.
Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
Knowledge of OHS Act and compliance standards.

What Success Looks Like

Reliable, safe, and compliant electrical systems with minimal downtime.
High-quality, on-time maintenance delivery aligned with SLAs.
Effective troubleshooting that prevents recurring issues.
Strong client trust through responsive service and clear communication.
A proactive approach that identifies risks before they escalate.

Rewards & Realities: You’ll play a vital role in maintaining essential systems, with exposure to varied challenges and environments. The role requires flexibility, precision, and resilience to meet client demands and strict compliance standards.

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