Rand Water is hiring Electrical Assistants (x12 posts) (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Job Advert Summary     

Responsible for the assisting the Electrical artisan and Technicians on the following work: Preventative Maintenance, ad-hoc Maintenance, and Project management to meet the specified standards. Reporting problems to the Section Artisan.

 

 

Minimum Requirements            

• Grade 12 and N3 to N6 or S4 in Electrical or Equivalent
• The previous working experience in field of Electrical will be advantageous
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the trade
• Knowledge of Electrical Principles.

 

 

• Ability to do minor electrical repairs
• Physically and medically fit
• Knowledge of OSHA and safe working procedures
• Driver’s License will be advantageous

 

 

Primary Duties 

• Carrying of hand tools.
• To clean up motor control circuits (MCC) and work areas when job is completed.
• Electric motor testing and cable joint.
• Gathering and running materials for the job

 

 

• Assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unload and check deliveries and undertaking tasks to assisting electrician generally.
• Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
• Conduct plants and Pump Station electrical inspections and report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Assist on ensuring that health and safety adhere to it.

 

 

Knowledge        

• Knowledge of Electrical Principles
• Basic safety knowledge (OHSA and Regulations)
• Basic recognition of hand tools
• Knowledge of electrical components
• Basic knowledge of testing equipment’s

 

 

Skills    

• Ability to conduct minor Electrical repairs.
• Good communication skills (verbal).
• Interpretation of design and drawings.
• Design and wiring of panels.

 

 

• Ability to do basic installations and lighting.
• Ability to do motor testing and cable joint.
• Good housekeeping skills.
• Able to work under pressure and willing to grow in the environment.

 

 

Attitude              

• Performance Driven
• Teamwork
• Customer Service orientation

 

 

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to females and/ or people with disabilities to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity objectives.

 

Closing Date: 01 October 2024

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