SUMMARY:

Qualified Electrician (Building Maintenance) | Student Accommodation | Pretoria & Johannesburg

Join a Leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company

About the Role

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Maintenance

• Perform preventative and reactive electrical maintenance
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults
• Install and maintain electrical wiring and distribution boards
• Maintain lighting, power outlets and electrical infrastructure
• Maintain generators, UPS systems and backup power
• Respond to emergency electrical breakdowns

Compliance & Electrical Testing

• Conduct inspections and electrical testing
• Issue Electrical Certificates of Compliance (COCs)
• Ensure compliance with South African electrical regulations
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records
• Monitor electrical safety standards across all properties

Building Maintenance

• Support general building maintenance where required
• Conduct routine inspections across multiple buildings
• Coordinate with contractors and external service providers
• Maintain company tools, testing equipment and vehicles
• Ensure uninterrupted building operations

Health & Safety

• Comply with Occupational Health & Safety legislation
• Conduct risk assessments before commencing work
• Follow safe work procedures and PPE requirements
• Report hazards and unsafe conditions
• Promote a safe living environment for students and staff

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Electrician with a Red Seal Trade Certificate
• Valid Wireman's Licence
• Registered to issue Electrical Certificates of Compliance (COCs)
• Minimum 3–5 years' post-trade experience
• Experience in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management or Property Maintenance
• Experience maintaining Commercial, Residential or Student Accommodation buildings
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Valid South African driver's licence
• Willingness to travel regularly between Pretoria and Johannesburg properties
• Willingness to work after hours and attend emergency call-outs when required

Highly Advantageous

• Student Accommodation experience
• Facilities Management experience
• Multi-site property maintenance experience
• Generator and UPS maintenance experience
• Preventative maintenance planning
• OHS compliance experience
• Building services maintenance

Key Skills

• Qualified Electrician
• Red Seal Electrician
• Wireman's Licence
• Electrical Maintenance
• Building Maintenance
• Facilities Management
• Student Accommodation
• Property Maintenance
• Electrical Fault Finding
• Electrical Installations
• Preventative Maintenance
• Reactive Maintenance
• Generator Maintenance
• UPS Systems
• Distribution Boards
• Lighting Systems
• Electrical Compliance
• Certificates of Compliance (COCs)
• OHS Compliance
• Risk Assessments
• Contractor Management
• Technical Maintenance
• Building Services

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a leading Student Accommodation Property Management Company
• Work across modern student accommodation buildings
• Travel between Pretoria and Johannesburg
• Diverse hands-on maintenance role
• Stable organisation with long-term career opportunities
• Be part of a team committed to providing safe, reliable and well-maintained student residences

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