Electrician – Dry Trade Position at Rand Water — Exciting 20

Electrician – Dry Trade Position Overview

The role of Electrician – Dry Trade is available within the Bulk Water Services Operations team located in Zuikerbosch, Three River East, Vereeniging, Gauteng. The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Foreman and will be involved in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plant equipment.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Closing Date: 2026/11/17
• Reference Number: RAN260915-1
• Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Vereeniging
• Site: Zuikerbosch

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / N3 / NQF4 in Electrical Engineering
• Qualified Electrician with a recognized trade test
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass Randwater K53 test
• Wireman’s license is an added advantage
• At least 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience

Primary Duties

• Perform all scheduled maintenance tasks
• Investigate and repair all breakdowns
• Maintain work standards and ensure legal and safety compliance
• Provide input and execute plant improvements and modifications
• Conduct on-the-job training for new personnel, assistants, and apprentices
• Assist and manage contractors
• Coordinate various projects
• Monitor and analyze section performance data
• Plan scheduled defects and job cards
• Assist in shutdown planning
• Maintain and update electrical drawings in relevant sections

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

• High Tension (HT), Low Tension (LT), High Voltage (HV), and Low Voltage (LV)
• AC and DC drives
• Schematic drawings
• Application and operation of actuators
• High voltage and low voltage motors

Skills

• Proven ability to diagnose faults and maintain systems effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Initiative in proposing solutions to challenges

Attitude and Teamwork

• Deadline-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Safety-conscious in all tasks
• Cooperative and self-driven

How to Apply

Applications close on 17 November 2026. Apply before the closing date to avoid missing this opportunity.