STC - Electrical Assistant SAA Technical (12 Months) at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• To provide support to Electricians and the Facilities Management team in maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment across SAA Group facilities. The Electrical Assistant is responsible for assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, repairs, inspections, and ensuring electrical systems remain safe, compliant, and operational at all times.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Assist Electricians with routine inspections and maintenance of electrical infrastructure
• Support execution of planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Assist with replacement of lamps, light fittings, switches, sockets, and electrical accessories
• Assist in maintaining generators, UPS systems, DB boards, and electrical distribution systems
• Perform basic electrical tasks under supervision
• Assist with installation of electrical cables, conduits, trunking, and containment systems
• Support electrical equipment commissioning activities
• Assist with office churn and workspace electrical modifications
• Attend to electrical breakdowns and service requests
• Assist in identifying faults on electrical systems
• Support restoration of electrical services during outages
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures
• Use appropriate PPE at all times
• Ensure work areas are neat, safe, and compliant
• Assist in maintaining electrical asset registers
• Support completion of maintenance reports and job cards
• Record spare parts and materials used during maintenance activities
• Participate in after-hours standby when required
• Support emergency repairs during power failures and electrical incidents
• Assist in business continuity activities involving electrical infrastructure

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• N2 - N3 Electrical Engineering Certificate will be an advantage
• Working at Heights Certificate
• Electrical Trade Certificate (partially completed apprenticeship) will be an advantage
• Basic Health & Safety training
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in electrical maintenance environment
• Experience working with building electrical systems
• Exposure to facilities maintenance operations

Knowledge and Skills    

• Electrical distribution systems
• Lighting systems
• Generator systems
• UPS systems
• Circuit breakers and DB boards
• Electrical testing equipment
• Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Basic fault-finding techniques
• Communication skills
• Time management

Attributes    

• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Customer service orientation

Deadline:27th October,2026