Elconop 3 (Electrical Construction Operator

A well-established organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking a qualified, experienced, and technically competent ELConop 3 to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical installation, maintenance, testing, fault-finding, and repair work across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments.

The ELConop 3 will be required to work independently while also providing technical support and guidance where necessary. The successful candidate must be able to perform the duties associated with an ELConop 1 and ELConop 2 when operationally required and must be fully equipped with the necessary tools to perform the work effectively.

The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, reliable, hardworking, technically skilled, and committed to delivering high-quality electrical work in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, and safety requirements.

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualified electrician with a recognised Trade Test / Red Seal Electrician qualification or equivalent
• Valid electrician's licence/certification, where applicable
• Approximately 3–5 years' relevant working experience in electrical construction, installation, maintenance, or a related environment
• Practical experience in domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical installations
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical installation, wiring, testing, maintenance, and fault-finding
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Computer literacy will be an advantage
• Clean and valid driver’s licence
• Must be fully equipped with the necessary tools required to perform the duties of the position
• Ability and willingness to perform the work associated with ELConop 1 and ELConop 2 when required
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Willingness to work overtime when required by operational needs

• Strong electrical installation and maintenance skills
• Sound understanding of domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical systems
• Competence in electrical wiring and installation
• Ability to conduct electrical testing under the supervision of a registered person where required
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and diagrams
• Knowledge of electrical safety procedures and safe working practices
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable, responsible, and professional approach to work
• Ability to adapt to different electrical and operational requirements

• Perform electrical installation, wiring, maintenance, and repair work in domestic, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Install and connect electrical equipment and systems in accordance with approved plans, specifications, procedures, and applicable standards.
• Place and draw conductors into wireways and connect lighting systems, cookers, water heaters, and low-voltage systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, plans, and technical documentation.
• Ensure electrical installations are completed accurately, safely, and to the required standard.

• Conduct electrical testing on single-phase and multi-phase electrical systems
• Conduct tests on electrical installations under the supervision of a registered person, where required
• Perform electrical fault finding, diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Identify defective, unsafe, or non-compliant electrical installations and equipment
• Inspect and remove illegal or unsafe electrical connections within electricity generation and distribution areas in accordance with approved procedures
• Record and report faults, defects, unsafe conditions, and maintenance requirements

• Provide technical assistance and guidance to other electrical personnel when…