Qualified Electrician (3-Phase)

On Line Personnel · Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Posted 14 September 2026

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Duties & Responsibilities

Job Position: Qualified Electrician (3-Phase)

Ref: 5289

Location: PE/Gqeberha (servicing PE and St Francis branches)

Salary: Market-related salary based on experience

Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za

We are looking for a skilled, versatile, and highly motivated Qualified Electrician to join a team who provides trusted domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical solutions across the Port Elizabeth and St Francis regions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience spanning domestic repairs, industrial installations, and medium voltage (MV) systems. Because we pride ourselves on exceptional service and reliability, you will also participate in our 24-hour standby rotation to handle emergency call-outs.

Qualifications / Requirements

•    Qualifications: Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal)

•    Licensing: 3-Phase Wireman’s License is highly preferred (Registered with the DoEL as an Installation Rules Electrician)

•    Experience: Proven, well-rounded experience across Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, and Medium Voltage fields

•    Driver's License: Valid Code B / EB driver's license (essential for site visits and standby call-outs)

•    Technical Skills: Competence in reading electrical schematics, control circuit design, and operating MV/HV testing equipment

•    Attributes: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity to work independently under pressure during emergency standby hours

Key Performance Areas

Industrial and Commercial Systems

•    Install, repair, maintain, and retrofit Generators, MV and LV Switchgear, Transformers, and Distribution Boards

•    Manage Substation installations and switchgear installations up to 132Kv

•    Rebuild, repair, and design Control Circuits for control panels and starter circuits

•    Perform maintenance, retrofits, and repairs on Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and Power Factor Correction systems

•    Execute cable tracing, jointing, and fault finding (including work on 6.6Kv Motors)

•    Handle factory installations, maintenance contracts, battery charger repairs, and low voltage/termination work on Wind Towers

Domestic and Residential Systems

•    General electrical installations and repairs in houses and townhouse complexes

•    Complete fault finding, rewiring, and issuing of Wiring Certificates (CoC)

•    Install and maintain alternative energy systems, including Solar and Inverter installations

•    Install, supply, and maintain UPS Systems and prepaid meters

Infrastructure, Mechanical and Diagnostic Work

•    Perform repairs on overhead lines and manage MV Switching Operations

•    Maintain and repair Highmast lights, pumps, and trailers

•    Conduct specialized diagnostic testing, including Infrared Scanning and Load Recordings

Desired Experience & Qualification

Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.za

We are looking for a skilled, versatile, and highly motivated Qualified Electrician to join a team who provides trusted domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical solutions across the Port Elizabeth and St Francis regions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience spanning domestic repairs, industrial installations, and medium voltage (MV) systems . Because we pride ourselves on exceptional service and reliability, you will also participate in our 24-hour standby rotation to handle emergency call-outs.

Qualifications / Requirements

  • Qualifications: Trade Tested Electrician (Red Seal)
  • Licensing: 3-Phase Wireman’s License is highly preferred (Registered with the DoEL as an Installation Rules Electrician)
  • Experience: Proven, well-rounded experience across Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, and Medium Voltage fields
  • Driver's License: Valid Code B / EB driver's license (essential for site visits and standby call-outs)
  • Technical Skills: Competence in reading electrical schematics, control circuit design, and operating MV/HV testing equipment
  • Attributes: Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the capacity to work independently under pressure during emergency standby hours

Key Performance Areas

Industrial and Commercial Systems

  • Install, repair, maintain, and retrofit Generators, MV and LV Switchgear, Transformers, and Distribution Boards
  • Manage Substation installations and switchgear installations up to 132Kv
  • Rebuild, repair, and design Control Circuits for control panels and starter circuits
  • Perform maintenance, retrofits, and repairs on Variable Speed Drives (VSD) and Power Factor Correction systems
  • Execute cable tracing, jointing, and fault finding (including work on 6.6Kv Motors )
  • Handle factory installations, maintenance contracts, battery charger repairs, and low voltage/termination work on Wind Towers

Domestic and Residential Systems

  • General electrical installations and repairs in houses and townhouse complexes
  • Complete fault finding, rewiring, and issuing of Wiring Certificates (CoC)
  • Install and maintain alternative energy systems, including Solar and Inverter installations
  • Install, supply, and maintain UPS Systems and prepaid meters

Infrastructure, Mechanical and Diagnostic Work

  • Perform repairs on overhead lines and manage MV Switching Operations
  • Maintain and repair Highmast lights , pumps, and trailers
  • Conduct specialized diagnostic testing, including Infrared Scanning and Load Recordings

Package & Remuneration

Salary: Market-related salary based on experience

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