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**Electrician Wanted – Growth Opportunity**

We're looking for a skilled, dependable Electrician who takes pride in their work and wants to help grow our electrical division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is sober, responsible, motivated, and eager to continue learning and advancing their career.

**Requirements:**

* Electrical experience and strong troubleshooting skills
* Reliable, accountable, and professional
* Valid driver's license
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Desire to grow with a company focused on long\-term success
* ECASA Registration

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of building something great, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Temp to perm, Permanent, Full\-time

Pay: R14 409,46 \- R22 800,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

* Certificate (Preferred)

Experience:

* Electrical: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Electrician

Our client is seeking a dynamic Electrical Engineer to join their Electrical Engineering team in Cape Town. This role is ideal for a developing engineer eager to gain experience in intelligent transport systems and lighting design within multidisciplinary projects. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design and implementation of electrical systems for infrastructure projects Support development of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and lighting solutions Prepare technical documentation, r…

Electrical Engineer

This position involves overseeing electrical maintenance and fault finding on production and packaging equipment, while maintaining equipment reliability, safety compliance, and food manufacturing standards, and contributing to optimal plant uptime and reduced downtime. To succeed in this role, you should have a recognised Electrical Trade Test, N3 Electrical Engineering or higher, and 35 years post-trade experience in an FMCG or manufacturing environment. Strong skills in PLC fault finding, co…

Electrician Ref: 4260

Are you an experienced Electrical BIM Modeller looking to take the lead on technically exciting building and infrastructure projects? Our client, a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior BIM Electrical Modeller to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled BIM professional who thrives in a collaborative consulting environment and wants to contribute to complex, high-profile projects using cutting-edge modelling and coordin…

Senior Electrical BIM Modeller

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

ONLY CANDIDATES FROM WESTERN CAPE

Manufacturing company in Bellville South (CAPE TOWN)

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN with manufacturing or FMCG type of experience.

Trade test, AC/DC drives / PLC, Diagnostic skills, Mechanical abilities.

Email CV with qualifications to tpflexmp@transpaco.co.za

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: From R140,00 per hour

Location:

* Bellville, Western Cape 7530 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Maintenance Electrician

**Job Summary**
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The Maintenance Electrician will perform complex technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electro\-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes.**Job Responsibilities**
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* Inspect the premises regularly to identify equipment and machines in need of repair
* Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs
* Plan and conduct routine electrical maintenance using the applicable buildings blueprints or equipment manual as mandated
* Repair faulty wiring where a specialised electrical technician is not required

  



Additional Duties
* The incumbent will be asked to perform additional maintenance duties on occasion
* Be on standby and work overtime when required
**Experience and Skills**
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* 2–3 years’ electrical experience
* PLC programming experience
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
* Experience with CCTV and access control systems
* Medium\- and low\-voltage switching experience
* Mechanical experience
* Advanced computer literacy
**Qualifications**
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* N3 in Electrical Engineering
* Electrical Trade Test
* Valid Code 08 driver’s licence
* Wireless licence (advantageous)
**Competencies**
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* Good interpersonal relations and communication skills
* Customer focused
* Ability to use initiative
* Integrity
* Service orientated
* Accountability
**Location**
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Cape Town**Closing Date**
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18 June 2026  



Please include copies of your matric certificate and university transcripts.

**Job Summary**
 The Maintenance Electrician will perform complex technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electro\-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes.
   

  

**Job Responsibilities**
* Inspect the premises regularly to identify equipment and machines in need of repair
* Troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs
* Plan and conduct routine electrical maintenance using the applicable buildings blueprints or equipment manual as mandated
* Repair faulty wiring where a specialised electrical technician is not required


 Additional Duties
   

  

* The incumbent will be asked to perform additional maintenance duties on occasion
* Be on standby and work overtime when required


**Experience And Skills**
* 2–3 years’ electrical experience
* PLC programming experience
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
* Experience with CCTV and access control systems
* Medium\- and low\-voltage switching experience
* Mechanical experience
* Advanced computer literacy


**Qualifications**
* N3 in Electrical Engineering
* Electrical Trade Test
* Valid Code 08 driver’s licence
* Wireless licence (advantageous)


**Competencies**
* Good interpersonal relations and communication skills
* Customer focused
* Ability to use initiative
* Integrity
* Service orientated
* Accountability


**Location**
 Cape Town
   

  

**Closing Date**
 18 June 2026
   

  

 Please include copies of your matric certificate and university transcripts.

Electrician | Facilities Management | Maintenance Team

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Electrical Engineering Manager

**To perform** PDI’s, repairs, maintenance, and services on client equipment in accordance to OEM required standards and timelines.

**Key performance areas (to translate into a measure of success)**

PDI’s / Service / Repairs

Quality of work

Cost Saving

Administrative accuracy and timing

General

**Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position** 

**AREA/TYPE** 

**RESPONSIBILITY**

PDI’s / Service / Repairs

· Maintain Various equipment operational by completing regular inspections and functional procedures as defined from time to time and complete service tasks, correcting equipment deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, check and maintain mine spec requirements if required

· Determine equipment condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts and reporting as may be required

· Keeps equipment available for use by monitoring and completing services, installing components, parts, oil, water and upgrades when required and control corrosion

· Verify equipment performance by conducting predefined functional tests, adjusting controls and systems

· Keep record of completed jobs. Conform with OEM standards and equipment requirements by ensuring up\-to\-date documentation are available upon request \- services and safety stickers/decals, on\-board documentation, documentation regarding engine services, hydraulic services, load test, load test inspections and mine specific documentation as well as site specific documentation

· Keep operational tools and spares for, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and for calling\-in repairs

· Standby and call\-out as and when required

· Repair and maintain assets as per the standard times set as benchmark in the department.

· Communicate and attain approval for all time spent more than benchmarks.

· Preventative maintenance is to be carried out to prevent breakdowns.

· Identify and log all snags. Should the snag be critical the unit must be reported and operation stopped by ensuring the status does not turn to green.

Quality of work

· Pre\-and post\-inspections on customer equipment to be completed each time the unit is checked.

· Quality of work must ensure no returns on work performed within 6\-month period, unless customer damage can be proven.

Cost Saving

· Ensure cost effective repairs done on assets.

· Ensure quick and efficient turn\-around on repairs to reduce machine down time.

Administrative accuracy and timing

· Ensure job card/Work sheet is completed with all necessary details and paper work to be handed in daily.

· Monthly vehicle Stock Takes.

· Keep standard stock and equipment in the company vehicle.

General

· Housekeeping – Ensure work area is tidy as per standard always.

· Health and Safety – Adhere and enforce all health and safety standards and policies in the organization.

· Establish \& maintain a safe work environment always.

· Maintain tools at all time and use the correct tools as prescribed.

· Correct PPE to be used always.

· Ensure all PPE and safety based equipment is checked and repaired / replaced before use.

· Ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to within department.

**Any other lawful and reasonable outputs and responsibilities that may be required.**

**Qualifications**

Minimum

Grade 12 or N3

Recommended

* Trade qualification as Millwright, Auto Electrician.
* Working at heights / material handling / underground mining equipment training.

**Experience**

· Minimum 3 years’ work experience as a Technician in a workshop environment

· Experience in working on working at heights / material handling / underground mining equipment

**Knowledge** 

· Manitou Technical product knowledge

· Knowledge of working at heights / material handling / underground mining machinery and equipment

· Industry specific knowledge i.e. mining, construction, light \& heavy industrial

· OSHAS and safety industry regulations

· PDI system

· Housekeeping rules

**Skills**

· Administration skills

· Problem Solving skills

· Numerical skills

· Verbal skills

· Planning and Coordination skills

· Technical skills

**Behavioral Competencies**

· Conscientiousness

· Cooperation

· Flexibility

· Self\-efficacy

· Perseverance

· Identification

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Workshop Technician

Must have more than 8 - 10 years’ experience in Electrical industry, specifically commercial installations (Buildings, Hospitals, Shopping Centres) & fuel industry. Qualified Trade Test Electrician Valid Driver’s License Willing to work away from home and go home month end (pay weekend).

Electrician x 2 (Cape Town)

**DESCRIPTION**
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.  

  

We are looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. A Data Center Engineering Operations Technician role is a hands\-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder. If you like to use apply your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures.  

  

Key job responsibilities  

SAFETY  

Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world\-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.  

  

ENGINEERING \& FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE  

  

* Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers.
* Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA’s)
* Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log\-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
* Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
* Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with health \& safety regulations).
* Ability to work shifts

  

About the team  

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.  

  

Diverse Experiences  

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.  

  

Why AWS?  

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.  

  

Inclusive Team Culture  

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee\-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.  

  

Mentorship \& Career Growth  

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge\-sharing, mentorship and other career\-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better\-rounded professional.  

  

Work/Life Balance  

We value work\-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
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* Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
* 3\+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience
* 2\+ years of electrical and electronic principles experience, or NFQ Level 6/ NVQ Level 3/ SOLAS Level 6/ FETAC Level 6/ QQI Level 6 all specialized in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
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* 2\+ years of data center engineering experience
* Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)

  

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.  

  

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how\-we\-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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