Electrical Supervisor - - South Africa

Role: Electrical Supervisor
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai
Salary: TBC

Responsibilities:

Undertake day-to-day maintenance and repair work, including advanced repairs as needed.
Take charge of generator and key electricity supply and control responsibilities.
Ensure compliance with OSH Act regulations by servicing all MV switchgear and transformers.
Implement and complete preventative maintenance schedules.
Lead new project scoping and installation initiatives.
Execute and complete all electrical preventative maintenance work orders.
Manage all electrical statutory requirements for equipment.
Safely operate workshop and farm tools and ensure accountability for all equipment.
Maintain detailed records of all work carried out.
Report any incidents of damage, vandalism, theft, or breakdowns promptly.
Enforce company procedures and practices among subordinates.
Be available for standby and weekend duties.
Secure best prices for spares and work conducted.
Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment at all times.
Conduct basic daily checks before 8 am to ensure smooth farm operations.
Optimize inventory use and implement stock control for relevant spares.
Supervise the team on daily, weekly, and weekend duties.

Training and Experience:

Electrical Trade Test certification.
N4 National Technical Certificate.
Proficiency in Preventative Maintenance systems.
MV switching certificate.
Comprehensive knowledge of various equipment such as pumps, blower fans, heat pumps, cooling units, gearboxes, generators, and compressors.
Familiarity with power factor correction units and medium voltage transformers and switchgear (22kV).
Basic understanding of PLC systems.
Awareness of statutory requirements for OSH Act compliance.
Basic computer literacy.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while also managing a team, with at least 3 years of supervisory experience in maintenance.

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