Electrician - Dbn

**GENERAL PURPOSE**

To assist with the electrical aspects of the Company’s buildings and ensure that the aforementioned is maintained and always in working order.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, appliance, apparatus and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools;
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem;
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components;
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliances with codes;
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous;
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system;
- Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including oscilloscopes, ammeters and test lamps;
- Repair or replace wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools;
- Work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures;
- Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls or other concealed areas and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes;
- Construct and fabricate parts using hand tools and specifications;
- Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets;
- Perform physically demanding tasks such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects;
- Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services;
- Keep the device in a good condition
- Update the app regularly
- Return the device on a daily to the artisans docking station
- Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators and placing flares; and
- All other ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

**EDUCATION**
- Matric
- Trade test Certificate

**EXPERIENCE**
- Electrician with 2 to 3 years in the trade
- The job will require the incumbent to work though the December period. Alternative week-end/standby duty required.

**Closing Date : 21 November 2023**

**Salary**: R8,000.00 - R8,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Certificate (preferred)