Electrician

Our client, an upmarket hotel and conference center in Pretoria is looking for an Electrician to join their dynamic team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

To install, maintain, repair and optimise all electrical infrastructure and equipment on the property, ensuring safe, reliable and energy-efficient operation of hotel facilities in full compliance with SANS 10142 and Occupational Health and Safety legislation, in support of a premium guest experience.

• Ensure all electrical installations, distribution boards and circuits across guest rooms, conference facilities, kitchens, spa, plant rooms and outdoor areas operate safely and reliably at all times.
• Minimise equipment downtime by applying structured preventative maintenance and prompt fault response, aligned with the hotel's operational requirements and guest service standards.
• Maintain full statutory compliance with South African electrical installation regulations (including SANS 10142-1) and internal health and safety policies, enabling the hotel to meet legal, insurance and audit requirements.
• Support the Facilities Manager in planning, implementing and documenting electrical upgrades, refurbishments and energy-efficiency initiatives across the property.
• Provide professional, courteous service to internal stakeholders (operations, housekeeping, F&B, spa, front office) to ensure that electrical issues do not negatively impact guests.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Routinely inspect electrical systems, including wiring, distribution boards, fixtures, sockets, lighting, control panels and appliances in all buildings and external areas of the estate.
• Identify electrical faults, hazards and non-compliant installations, assess associated risks, and implement corrective actions or escalate to the Facilities Manager where required.
• Troubleshoot system failures and breakdowns on equipment such as HVAC units, pumps, kitchen equipment, laundry machines, boilers, spa and pool systems, and lighting controls.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and layouts to understand wiring placement and load distribution, and update documentation where modifications are made.
• Test electrical systems and components using appropriate test instruments (e.g., multimeters, insulation testers, continuity testers, earth loop testers) to verify functionality and safety.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical fixtures and equipment, including repair or replacement of wiring, luminaires, control gear, sockets, circuit breakers, isolators and associated hardware.
• Install new electrical equipment and infrastructure as required (lighting, plugs, small power, appliances, motors, control panels, cable routes and trunking), ensuring neat workmanship and compliance with hotel standards.
• Respond timeously to maintenance tickets and fault requests generated by operations, front office, housekeeping and other departments, prioritizing guest-impact issues.
• Monitor power usage and report abnormal consumption, recurring faults or capacity constraints, suggesting improvements or upgrades to the Facilities Manager.
• Support generator, UPS and emergency power systems testing and operation, including load tests, change-over checks and fuel-related coordination, as applicable to the property.
• Ensure that all electrical work complies with SANS 10142 and OHS Act requirements, and that only approved materials and components are used.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, test results, asset registers and electrical maintenance reports as required by the Facilities Manager and auditors.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks in other trades (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting) when operationally required and within competence.
• Maintain tools, instruments and workshop areas in a safe, clean and serviceable condition, and arrange repairs or replacements when necessary.
• Adhere at all times to hotel safety, security and environmental procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, use of PPE, permit-to-work, emergency procedures and safe work practices.
• Provide input into capital and operational budgets for electrical maintenance and projects, including spares, tools, equipment and contractor costs.
• Supervise and quality-check work carried out by external electrical contractors when required, ensuring minimal disruption to hotel operations and guests.
• Perform standby duties, work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays as necessary to meet operational and guest service requirements.
• Carry out any related…