Electrical Apprentice

SA Power has a vacancy for an Electrical Apprentice in Edgemead, Cape Town. This opportunity will be offered to 1 individual who is interested to qualify in the electrical trade.

The successful candidate will work under supervision and will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Assist with electrical/electronic and mechanical repairs.
• Assist with electrical installations.
• Read, interpret, and execute drawings, schematics and electrical code specifications.
• Test electrical equipment and parts for continuity, current, voltage, and resistance.
• Install, repair, or replace AC/DC motors and drives, transformers, motors, starters, relays, and electrical controls.
• Install, repair, or replace electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting, and alternative electrical parts.
• Do preventive maintenance and testing of electrical systems (including power distribution equipment).
• Install electrical circuits, as well as panels, conduit, protecting devices, switches.
• Correct connections and wiring on equipment controls wherever incorrect applications may cause harm and dangerous conditions.
• Complies with standards and procedures of industry, Safety Manual, and abide by safety rules.

Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric/Grade 12) with good results in Mathematics, Physical Science and Technical Drawings.
• Alternatively, an N2 or N3 technical certificate with supporting language subjects at Grade 12 level with Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Trade Theory and Engineering Science as subjects.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your reason for considering a new opportunity?
• What is your notice period?
• What are your basic salary expectations for this role?

Work Location: In person