HV Cable Jointer

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa

Listing for: AiR

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-07

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician
Energy/Power Generation
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician, Renewable Energy, Power Plant / Engineering

Job Title: High Voltage (HV) Cable Jointer
Location: Europe/ Must have right to work passport for the UK or Europe.
Industry: Power Utilities / Energy Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled HV Cable Jointer to join a growing power infrastructure team supporting transmission and distribution projects
. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, jointing, termination, testing, and maintenance of high-voltage underground cable systems
.

This role is ideal for a qualified electrical tradesperson with experience working on MV/HV networks and utility infrastructure projects
.

Key Responsibilities

Install and joint high-voltage underground power cables (11kV - 132kV+)
Perform straight joints, transition joints, and indoor/outdoor terminations
Work with cable systems including XLPE, PILC, and EPR
Assist with cable pulling, duct installation, and trench preparation
Install cable accessories including link boxes, earthing systems, glands, and cleats
Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity, VLF testing, and phasing
Support commissioning and energisation of HV cable circuits
Diagnose and repair cable faults on utility networks
Maintain strict compliance with HV safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out protocols
Complete testing reports and installation documentation

Voltage Levels

MV: 6.6kV - 33kV
HV: 66kV - 132kV
EHV (specialist projects): 220kV - 400kV

Requirements

Electrical Trade Qualification / Electrical Trade Test
Certified or trained in HV cable jointing
3-10+ years' experience in cable jointing within utilities, electrical infrastructure, or power construction
Experience working on 11kV / 33kV / 132kV cable systems
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and cable layouts
Strong understanding of HV safety standards and procedures

Advantageous:

Working at Heights certification
Confined Space Entry
First Aid training
Experience working on utility or transmission network projects

What We Offer

Competitive salary aligned to market benchmarks
Opportunity to work on major power and grid infrastructure projects
Exposure to high-voltage and transmission-level networks
Career progression within the power utilities sector