Building Technician (Electrician)

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Recognised Electrical Trade Test Certificate Red Seal/Heavy Current.
• National Diploma in Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Wireman's License will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in electrical maintenance.
• Experience in commercial buildings, theatres, entertainment venues, hospitality, public facilities or other complex building environments will be highly advantageous.
• Experience working with electrical distribution systems, generators, lighting systems and building services.
• Basic computer literacy

Primary Function

• To provide specialised electrical maintenance and technical support across the theatre buildings, venues and associated facilities. Responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and continuous operation of electrical infrastructure and building services, with particular emphasis on maintaining electrical systems that support theatre productions, performances, rehearsals, events, offices and public areas.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct planned, preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical installations and building electrical infrastructure.
• Inspect, maintain, test and repair electrical distribution boards, switchgear, cabling, lighting systems, power outlets and associated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults and implement appropriate corrective measures.
• Maintain electrical systems serving auditoriums, stages, backstage areas, workshops, offices, public spaces, foyers and other theatre facilities
• Perform Statutory and Ad hoc inspection of all electrical equipment and power generator systems and institute necessary action in the event of shortcomings
• Ensure reliable service of the stage technical requirements, inclusive of high voltage electrical fault detection and fault repair
• Maintain and ensure electrical services, inclusive of fault detection and fault repair in respect of air-conditioning and electricity
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and repair and adjust using the necessary test equipment, instruments and other tools of trade
• Participate in standby, after-hours, weekend and public holiday call-outs, as required by theatre operational demands.
• Maintain all motors, transformers and electrical controllers attached to large power systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and SHEQ requirements
• Ensure that the services delivered to the building in respect of electricity and air-supply are according to NOSA standards and maintained according to those standards
• Ensure monthly documentation of maintaining and cleaning of filters, electrical distribution boards and fan belts of Air Handling Unit 4
• Ensure monthly documentation for the maintaining, cleaning of the LT Room, standby generator, control panel of the standby generator, checking and filling the diesel fuel to acceptable levels
• Ensure the documentation of Weekly Maintenance Records
• Ensure that all the electrical systems on all machinery are maintained and comply with the Machinery's Act and SANS 10142
• Use necessary computer software to fault find stage machinery control problems

Leading Competencies

• Technical Leadership – Provides technical direction and guidance on electrical maintenance, repairs, installations and building-related electrical systems.
• Planning and Organising – Plans, prioritises and coordinates electrical maintenance activities, inspections, repairs and projects to ensure operational continuity.
• Problem Solving and Decision-Making – Identifies electrical faults and technical problems, assesses risks and implements appropriate and practical solutions.
• Safety and Risk Management – Demonstrates strong commitment to electrical safety, occupational health and safety requirements, compliance standards and risk prevention.
• Accountability and Results Orientation – Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and ensures that electrical systems, equipment and facilities are maintained efficiently, safely and within required standards.

Core Competencies

• Technical proficiency
• Electrical fault finding
• Problem solving
• Safety consciousness
• Communication Skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Ability to work under pressure
• Emergency response