Electrician, Bloemfontein

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrician with strong experience in the installation, configuration, and commissioning of electricity metering systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing meter inspections, testing, calibration, fault diagnosis, and resolving wiring or communication failures within AMI/AMR systems while ensuring accurate energy measurement and billing. This role also involves panel building, RS485 communication installation, field audits on electricity meters, and compiling detailed audit reports with findings and corrective recommendations.

What you’ll do:

Install, configure, and commission electricity metering systems

Perform meter inspections, testing, and calibration to ensure accuracy of measurements

Diagnose and resolve meter faults, wiring defects, and communication failures within AMI/AMR systems.

Panel building

Network and RS485 communication installation

Ensure fault finding and correction of faultsfound

Collaborate with engineering teams, contractors, and internal departments to resolve technical challenges efficiently.

Provide technical support and guidance to customers on metering-related issues where required.

Your expertise:

Function related experience: 5 years in the industry.

Project experience: 2 years

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Installed, configured, and commissioned electrical metering systems

Performed meter testing, calibration, and fault diagnosis, ensuring high accuracy in energy measurement and billing.

Conducted field audits on electricity meters.

Compiled comprehensive audit reports, documenting findings, risks, and recommended corrective measures.

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

Matric Certificate

N6 Electrical or similar qualification

Trade Test

Preferred Qualifications:

Wireman’s licence

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail

Problem Solving skills

Communication skills

Customer Service Orientation

Time Management

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Analytical Thinking

Reliability and Responsibility

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