Service Chargehand/Electrical Foreman

This role is a junior supervisory position, reporting to a foreman or Operations manager, and is responsible for leading a team of technicians while remaining hands-on with technical work. The chargehand ensures quality workmanship, manages workflow, and upholds safety standards

Qualification and Experience

• Matric
• A valid electrical trade certificate
• An electrician wireman’s license (advantageous).
• 3 to 5 years proven experience as a technician
• At least 1 year prior supervisory or team leader experience

Skills and competencies

• Strong diagnostic and repair skills, as well as the ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities to guide a team effectively.
• Strong planning and time management to handle multiple priorities and ensure efficient workflow.
• The ability to ensure accurate work, inspect jobs thoroughly, and maintain proper documentation.
• The ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various workshop and field conditions.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Allocation of work to technicians and manage planned repairs

2. Supervising of staff and managing productivity

3. Enforce and ensure health, safety, and compliance

4. Customer satisfaction

Job Type: Temp to perm

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boksburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Generator experience do you have? Which Brands you worked on?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisory/Team Lead: 1 year (Required)
• proven technician: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Electrical trade certificate (Required)
• Electrician wireman's license (Preferred)
• Red Seal Electrician (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person