Electrician

About Us

Tsebo Facilitities Solution is looking for a Electrician who is Responsible to perform and supervise (when necessary) daily electrical repairs, installations, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and systems across the business unit with regard to reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance according to legislation and standards; including the installation and maintenance of wiring, lighting systems and electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain Electrical Systems & Equipment

• Check in with the helpdesk office for scheduled jobs after the completion of each job and at the end of each work day.
• Responsible for time management of jobs scheduled each day.
• Prepare necessary tools and PPE for the day ahead.
• Respond to requests relating to electrical equipment and systems installations, repairs and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance plans.
• Conduct investigations and diagnose system or equipment faults. Troubleshoot and complete repairs in line with identified faults.
• Set up wiring and electrical systems to specification and standard Test the installation of a new electrical systems, to ensure its proper performance, and locate shorts and system breaks.
• Locate the source of the problem, and repair or replace the wiring and conduits as needed.
• Inspect and audit electrical supplies, machinery and systems and address any risk areas and check compatibility and safety of the components
• Install conduits and run electrical wiring to feed switches, circuit breaker panels and relays
• Keep management up to date and feedback on status and challenges with regards repairs and installations.
• Store and secure parts and tools needed in line with regulations and SOPs

Electrical Compliance

• Inspect and test different electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Store electrical assets; technical stock and parts in line with regulations Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in line with specifications and regulations
• Keep up to date with latest trade knowledge and skills in line with updated equipment and systems; as well as regulations around electrical requirements
• Keep up to date with policies and procedures for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment or machinery; as well as revised testing or installation procedures, and align practices.
• Keep up to date with the handling of various tools including saws, screwdrivers, pliers and knives, as well as the use of power tools, test meters, pipe threaders and conduit benders.

Shift Supervision (If relevant)

• Complete and sign off on inspection registers for electrical equipment, systems, etc.
• Interact and be available to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
• Supervise contractors / junior staff appearance and handling of equipment
• Report and resolve any issues experienced
• Supervise the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP
• Complete supporting job / work card admin / paperwork
• Provide support to contractors or staff on escalated technical electrical queries
• Follow up on fault logging until resolution
• Provide information and make recommendations regarding products and services that will meet operational requirements

Electrical Compliance Standards & Governance

• Ensure all work conducted is aligned to legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with internal customers to understand challenges; issues and repair related requirements
• Provide relevant stakeholders with updates of electrical, outages and scheduled shutdowns when required
• Engage with contractors, suppliers and junior staff to ensure deliverables are met timeously
• Engage with management with regards security; health and safety and critical technical breaches or anomalies

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes
• Planning is generally on a short-term basis (within 3 months) and within regular activity cycles.
• Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure plumbing work and upgrades are resolved
• Ability to manages one's time to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.
• Working experience of health & safety management and legislation

Qualifications

• Matric
• 2-Year Diploma / Trade Test as an Electrician
• Wireman’s License is a requirement
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience performing electrical repairs.
• Supervisory experience is an advantage
• Organise, plan and prioritise tasks for self and team to ensure that work gets done profitably and efficiently
• Interact with stakeholders and team - influencing, motivating and encouraging specific behaviour
• Interact with sub-contractors and suppliers.