Electrical Artisan (Trade Tested)

Got your trade test and a steady hand on a DB board? This residential electrical contractor in Paarl needs you on the tools. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Paarl. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language
• Terminate armoured cable and fit glands on three-phase motor supplies
• Read electrical layouts and mark out point positions before chasing walls
• Run conduit, trunking and cable tray on new builds and renovations
• Lock out and tag out circuits before any work on live equipment
• Replace faulty light fittings, plugs, geyser elements and thermostats
• Install inverters, battery banks and changeover switches for backup power clients

• At least 3 years working as a qualified electrician after your trade test
• 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
• Comfortable working at heights on ladders and in roof spaces

• Master Installation Electrician registration for three-phase CoCs
• N3 electrical trade theory on top of your trade test

• Company-issued test instruments, calibrated every year
• Standby allowance when you are on the after-hours roster
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekends
• Provident fund and group risk cover after probation

• If you have issued CoCs before, say how many and for what type of property.
• List two or three recent jobs with sizes, like a 60-point house rewire or a 10 kVA inverter install. It shows your level quickly.