RandWater – Qualified Electrician

Portfolio: Bulk Water Services – Operations

Employer: Rand Water

Electrician Vacancy – Vereeniging

Rand Water is currently recruiting a qualified Electrician to join its Bulk Water Services Operations team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. Reporting to the Assistant Electrical Foreman, the successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical plant equipment to ensure continuous and reliable water supply to customers.

This is a permanent electrician job ideal for candidates with strong medium voltage and low voltage electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance (daily, weekly, annual) on plant electrical equipment

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical breakdowns to ensure plant availability and safety

• Carry out standby duties as required

• Execute plant improvements, upgrades, and modifications

• Provide on-the-job training to apprentices, assistants, and new staff

• Coordinate and manage contractors, including isolations, testing, and task coordination

• Plan and execute internal projects and plant upgrades

• Assist with commissioning of new and upgraded plants

• Participate in RCM and RCA processes and monitor section performance

• Complete job cards, permits, logbooks, timesheets, and defect reports according to procedures

• Perform fault finding, cable tracing, testing, and general electrical work

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety compliance

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / N3 or equivalent qualification

• Recognised Trade Test as an Electrician

• Minimum 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in an electrical maintenance environment

• Proven experience with medium voltage and low voltage systems, including control systems

• Valid Code B Driver’s Licence and ability to pass the K53 driving test

• Ability to pass the ORHVS certificate

• Wireman’s Licence (advantageous)

Required Knowledge

• AC drives and soft starters

• Actuator setting and repairs

• Electrical schematic drawings

• Cable testing and jointing

• Battery chargers and UPS systems

• Conveyor belt systems

• Power factor correction units

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the OHS Act

• PLC and SCADA systems

• Basic computer literacy

• Permit-to-work systems

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Deadline-driven and self-motivated

• Strong team player

• Safety-conscious mindset

• Customer-focused approach

• High performance and reliability standards

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply before 18 February 2026 and quote the reference number RAN260209-1 in their application.