Electrical Assistant x12 (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

at  Rand Water

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
• Drivers License will be advantageous

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.

• 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.