Panel Wireman, Port Elizabeth

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Interest in electrical, mechanical, or technical workshop work
• Ability to read or interpret technical drawings (or willingness to learn)
• Good hand skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a technical manufacturing environment
• Practical, detail-oriented, and eager to develop skills in the electrical engineering field
• Exposure to industrial and utility electrical systems, including
  
  • Transmission and distribution control panels
  • General MV switchgear control cubicles

ADVANTAGEOUS, BUT NOT COMPULSORY

• N1–N3 Electrical Engineering studies
• Apprenticeship or workshop experience
• Exposure to panel wiring or electrical assembly
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the assembly, wiring, and testing of medium- and high-voltage electrical control panels and switchgear systems used in power distribution, substations, and industrial automation environments
• Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Assemble and wire MV and LV control panels and switchgear cubicles
• Assist with the assembly of substation and power distribution equipment
• Wire and connect components such as relays, breakers, terminals, and control devices
• Ensure correct labelling of all wires, components, and panels
• Perform quality checks (continuity testing, tightness, and visual inspection)
• Assist with crating, packing, loading, and offloading of equipment
• Support installation activities when required
• Complete daily job cards and production documentation
• Follow strict Health, Safety, and Quality procedures