Electrical Artisan (Trade Tested)

You'll wire, fault-find and certify installations for the solar and backup power installer in Epping. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Epping. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Install and wire distribution boards, isolators and earth leakage units to SANS 10142-1
• Run conduit, trunking and cable tray on new builds and renovations
• Install inverters, battery banks and changeover switches for backup power clients
• Read electrical layouts and mark out point positions before chasing walls
• Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language

• At least 3 years working as a qualified electrician after your trade test
• Your own basic hand tools and a calibrated multimeter
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence
• Registered with the Department of Employment and Labour as an Installation Electrician or holding a Wireman's licence
• Electrical trade test certificate (Section 13 or 26D) through a QCTO-accredited centre

• Provident fund and group risk cover after probation
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekends
• Company-issued test instruments, calibrated every year
• Company bakkie for call-outs and travel between sites

• Many applicants forget to attach the trade test certificate itself. Recruiters often skip CVs that only mention it.
• Put your registration category (IE, MIE or single-phase tester) and registration number right under your name on the CV.