Bidvest – Senior Artisan Electrical

Closing Date: 21 January 2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Industry: Telecommunications | Facilities Management

Job Overview

Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Artisan – Electrical to deliver high-quality planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance services. The successful candidate will ensure optimal performance of electrical installations while maintaining compliance with legislation, SLAs, and client service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report for on-site maintenance and complete job cards in line with client and company requirements

• Perform planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the full hard FM electrical spectrum, including minor building works

• Liaise with the Business Control Centre regarding maintenance activities and alarm activation

• Clear, test, and verify alarm functionality after maintenance work

• Conduct electrical maintenance according to approved schedules and job plans

• Ensure all work complies with OHS Act, relevant legislation, and SLAs

• Identify potential hazards or equipment faults and recommend corrective action

• Deliver quality workmanship with timeous completion of field requests

• Provide continuous feedback to Supervisors and Clients on system restoration and progress

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Senior Certificate

• N3 – N6 Electrical Engineering qualification and Electrical Trade Test

• Valid South African Driver’s Licence

• Minimum 3 years’ electrical maintenance experience, including 2 years post-trade

• Practical experience working with air circuit breakers and PLCs

• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

• SAP knowledge

• Strong understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Core Competencies

• Customer-focused mindset

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Innovative and proactive approach

• Effective planning, scheduling, and time management

• Excellent teamwork and relationship-building skills

• Strong communication and interactive reasoning abilities

Why Join Bidvest Facilities Management?

• Work with a leading facilities management provider

• Stable permanent employment

• Exposure to diverse electrical systems within a telecommunications environment

• Opportunity to grow within a professional and structured organisation

How To Apply?

Apply before 21 January 2026 to be considered for this exciting opportunity.