V&A Waterfront
Electrical Assistant
Company: V & A Waterfront
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Reference: VAWEA003
Job Overview
The Electrical Assistant supports the Control and Helpdesk Administrator by managing incidents, performing electrical maintenance and installations, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring safety standards are met. This role reports to a Team Leader or Supervisor and occasionally to the Electrical Manager. The position also involves assisting with occasional projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and resolve call‑outs independently or as part of a team.
- Perform daily checks and routine electrical maintenance on buildings and related infrastructure.
- Repair faults or arrange for them to be outsourced.
- Identify faults at call‑outs, diagnose issues, and propose solutions.
- Maintain tool registers in the sub‑store.
- Complete weekly checklists and reports for the supervisor.
- Comply with safety checklist procedures and report unsafe conditions.
- Read tenant electricity meters and recognise unsafe installations.
- Work according to SABS 0142 safety standards.
- Assist with ad‑hoc projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Grade 10 completed.
- Completed N1 & N2 Electrical Trade Theory.
- Trade Test Theory (required).
Knowledge
- Familiarity with SABS 0142 and other safety standards.
- Knowledge of power and hand tools, heavy current handling.
- Electrical maintenance and installation skills.
- Understanding of various lighting sources, cabling, and wiring.
- Inspection experience with distribution boards, generators, UPS, transformers, motors, etc.
- Fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills.
Skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills.
- Logical reasoning and problem‑solving.
- Initiative and attention to detail.
- Good time‑management.
Essential Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence (please attach a copy when applying).
- Commitment to Employment Equity requirements.
Job Details
Position type: Permanent
Work level: Junior
Salary: Market related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape
Application
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