Position Summary
The Master Electrician is responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, testing, certification, inspection and maintenance of electrical installations in accordance with South African legislation and SANS 10142-1. The incumbent must hold a valid Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) and a Master Installation Electrician (Master Wireman's) registration issued through the Department of Employment and Labour. This role provides technical, ensures legal compliance, signs Certificates of Compliance (CoCs) where applicable, manages high-risk commercial and industrial electrical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Install, inspect and maintain electrical systems
Diagnose complex electrical faults
Read and interpret electrical drawings
Conduct testing and commissioning
Perform preventative maintenance
Issue and manage Certificates of Compliance (where authorised)
Ensure SANS 10142 compliance
Compliance
Ensure Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance
Perform risk assessments
Maintain inspection records, prepare technical reports, participate in safety audits
Project Management
Plan electrical installations
Advanced fault finding
Qualifications and Experience:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
N3 - N6 Electrical Engineering (advantageous)
Qualified Electrician (Red Seal Trade Test)
Registered Master Installation Electrician (Master Wireman's Licence)
8 - 15+ years post-trade experience
Industrial, commercial and heavy electrical maintenance
High-voltage and low-voltage systems
Plant shutdowns and commissioning
Electrical fault finding