197 Electrical Trainee jobs in South Africa

Company Description

HolmStone is a development house located in Pretoria. We specialize in developing renewable energy solutions and take a holistic approach to the systems we design and implement. We utilize a range of renewable energy technologies to meet our clients' energy needs. Our company has four components: Energy, Consulting, Finance, and Water, which together provide holistic solutions for agricultural and agri-industrial businesses.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. The Electrical Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical and renewable energy systems installed at client sites. This includes fault finding, preventative and corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and ensuring system uptime. The role will also involve coordinating with project and operations teams to ensure reliable performance of energy solutions across Southern Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections, testing, and maintenance of electrical and renewable energy systems (solar PV, metering, battery storage, etc.).
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical issues in installed systems.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update technical documentation.
• Collaborate with project engineers and technicians for system upgrades and improvements.
• Provide technical support to clients and assist with training where necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in electrical system maintenance, preferably in renewable energy, industrial, or utility environments.
• Strong project planning and coordination abilities
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Relevant certifications or degrees in Engineering or a related field
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Application

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Electrical Maintenance Planner/ SAP PM Specialist

A fast growing EME, based in the Gauteng, Pretoria is looking for a professional to join their team. Detail-oriented and results-driven Electrical Maintenance Planner with an N4 Certificate in

Electrical Engineering, a Red Seal Trade Test, and certified training in SAP PM1 &

PM2. Proven ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance activities in line

with operational requirements and safety standards. Strong background in

preventive maintenance, work order management, and resource planning using SAP

Plant Maintenance.

The following are the minimum requirements:

• N4 in Electrical engineering certificate
• Trade Test (Red seal - Electrical)
• SAP PM1 Maintenance planning and PM2Advanced Maintenance management
• 5+ years working experience in an Electrical Environment
• 3+ years experience in SAP

Skills and Competencies required

• Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Coordination
• SAP PM Work Order & Notification Management
• Job Card Preparation & Resource Allocation
• Equipment History & Maintenance Backlog Management
• Technical Reporting & Downtime Analysis
• Compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) Standards
• Cross-functional Team Coordination

Industry Experience

• Manufacturing & Industrial Plants
• Utilities & power Generation
• Mining & Heavy Equipment Maintenance

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Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 2025/10/14

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician(Red seal) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate complex equipment. This role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure optimal system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation: Set up, integrate, and commission new electromechanical systems in line with technical specifications.
• Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on existing equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues involving electrical and mechanical components using diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Calibration: Adjust and calibrate equipment to ensure it meets operational and performance standards.
• Reading Schematics: Interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams, technical drawings, and wiring schematics to support installation and repair work.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, parts usage, and system performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other technicians and departments to improve equipment efficiency and minimise downtime.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical diploma or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Red seal certified
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Good understanding of Network systems

• Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
• Job Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
• Job Title: Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Salary Offer: R65,000 - R95,000
• Education Level: Certificate
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Opportunity for a qualified and experienced red seal Electrician with the relevant supervisory experience carrying a 2.6.1 appointment in a mining and process plant environment.

Experience on conveyors, ball ills, crushers, slurry pumps, winders and rigging, screens etc.

Salary: R65,000 – R95,000 per month.

Requirements:

• Qualified (trade tested/ red seal) Electrician or Millwright
• Solid experience in mining and process plant carrying a 2.6.1MHSA appointment
• Focus on electrical (as opposed to mechanical)

Responsibilities

• Supervising the team.
• Ensure electrical supply integrity.
• Support achievement of the operational plan.
• Participate in the management of the specific maintenance plan for the relevant discipline/section.
• Ensure plant/process is fully operational.
• Project management.
• Adherence and compliance to all HSEQ legislation, policy & procedures for his/her section/team.
• Adhere to section cost control measures.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

• N5 & Relevant Trade Certificate (electrical)
• Computer Literacy (Basic).
• VSD (Variable Speed Drive) programming.
• MV (medium voltage) switching and equipment.
• Wireman's licence (Master Electrician)
• 5 Years relevant working experience.
• Code 08 Drivers License.

Required Skills

• Deciding & initiating action.
• Leading & supervising.
• Working with people.
• Planning & organizing.
• Delivering results & meeting customer expectations.
• Analyzing.
• Following instructions & procedures.

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates.

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What we do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About the Role

Generative AI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills.

Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Refinement: Create and refine content to ensure accuracy and relevance across a variety of topics, while also developing references and examples of tasks.
• Experts Acquisition: Assess the qualification tests of experts, ensuring their competency.
• Chat Moderation: Provide support by addressing project-related questions from other experts in Discord chats, especially those related to project guidelines.
• Auditing Work: Review and evaluate tasks completed by other experts, ensuring they align with project guidelines. Provide constructive feedback, verify expertise-related information, and edit content as necessary to improve quality.

How to get started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

• You have a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering.
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above.
• Experience in Generative AI/Prompt engineering/Reviewing
• Experience in teaching/educating/lecturing/training in your domain area.
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines.
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments.
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio.
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Lead electrical design efforts for data centres and other critical infrastructure projects, ensuring designs meet client requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee and develop conceptual designs through to detailed construction documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC, EN).
• Manage and resolve design issues, discrepancies, and technical challenges in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and interpret client scope of work (SOW) documents, ensuring electrical designs are aligned with client specifications, proactively identifying and raising variance orders.
• Act as the primary electrical point of contact between the project design team, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical design elements with other building systems (e.g., mechanical, structural, fire) for seamless integration.
• Translate complex technical electrical design details into clear, comprehensible information for clients and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify potential design risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring quality and safety compliance throughout all stages of the project.
• Stay current with emerging electrical technologies, energy-efficient solutions, and best practices specific to data centres and mission-critical facilities.
• Support the integration of renewable energy systems, UPS, and electrical infrastructure redundancy in line with latest standards.
• Provide guidance on the application of appropriate electrical design software (e.g., Revit, ETAP), including scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Dynamo) to improve design efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure cost-effective electrical design solutions by working closely with cost estimators, ensuring budgets are maintained without compromising quality.
• Lead and participate in design coordination meetings, ensuring electrical systems align with project goals and industry standards.
• Ensure that all electrical design documentation (drawings, calculations, specifications, etc.) are properly maintained and meet quality control standards.
• Drive continuous learning and professional development within the electrical design team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Contribute to the virtual construction of electrical systems in buildings, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• Maintain accurate project records in compliance with internal quality assurance systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical engineering with a focus on building electrical services infrastructure and respective sub-disciplines.
• BSc/MSc or B Eng/M Eng within the building services related fields
• Minimum of >10 years of relevant consulting experience in the built environment
• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team is advantageous
• Professionally Registered (PrEng, CEng or similar)
• International project experience highly advantageous
• Strong proficiency with Office, Revit, and other related digital coordination tools
• Knowledge of various MEP simulation programs as well as proficiency in prime discipline programs (eg Dialux, EOM/Amtech/Etaps)
• Keen interest in BIM, inclusive of the metadata information associated with designs produced
• Client facing with strong presentation skills
• Commercial and financial awareness and management of projects and fees
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team
• A willingness to learn and improve our delivery systems
• A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects
• A passion for mentoring and teaching others
• Adaptable and eager to learn

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

BT Projects

is seeking an experienced and reliable
Electrical Technician

to be based at
Grootvlei Power Station

. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in
power plant operations

, with a minimum of
6 years' experience in the electrical engineering industry

and at least
4 years of hands-on experience

working within a power generation environment. This role requires a technically proficient individual who can maintain, troubleshoot, and support electrical systems to ensure optimal plant performance and operational safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyse electrical failure statistics and Predict failure through condition monitoring.
• Conduct research on electrical equipment improvement.
• Design plant lay outs, launch project and Manage projects.
• Analyse electrical expenses and Projects completed within budget.
• All electrical expenses accounted for and within budget.
• Conduct standby activities.
• Process improved above target and Plant produces more efficiently.
• Problem failure is rectified in best logical solution and tested.
• Apply clear verbal communication to any activities and maintenance reports.
• Supervisors and other employees informed on maintenance activities and schedules.
• Communicate all electrical maintenance events

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal) –
  mandatory requirement
  .
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in the electrical engineering industry, with at least 4 years' hands-on experience in power plant operations.
• Proven experience working in industrial or power generation environments.
• Possession of a HAZLOC Certificate (required).
• PSR/ORHVS certification will be an added advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and electrical safety regulations.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team and high-pressure environment.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Only online applications will be accepted.

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Job Description
Sovereign, a national supplier of quality chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of an Electrical Technician for operations in the Commercial division. This position reports directly to the Services Engineer: GMR2 and carries the TASK grade of T13. The ideal candidate must be in possession of an Electrical/Automation Engineering NQF Level 6 qualification and 5 – 8 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform root cause analysis on fatal failures and re occurring breakdowns and implement measures to mitigate.
• To establish and maintain a safe work environment specifically where machinery is involved.
• Fault find on PLCs by going online with equipment
• Adhere to GMP required in terms of FSSC 2000
• Manage accurate recording of electrical breakdowns.
• Draw up task clarifications of proposed projects involving changes to plant utilization and/or new equipment.
• Update maintenance schedules and report weekly on completed, pending and outstanding maintenance.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with SANS Standards for installation work.
• Develop and co – ordinate planned activities of the electrical team and managing talent within the department.
• Compile reports to management and attend meetings
• Appointed GMR 2.7 to assist GMR 2.1 with duties in line with Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifications

• Computer literate (MS Office)
• PLC Programs – Siemens S7 / TIA, Allen Bradley, Omron.
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability with regards to breakdowns and working hours

Closing Date: 10 October 2025
As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.
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