Electrical Technologist / Technician – Building Services Full Time NEW

Permanent | Full-Time | Building Services & Electrical Infrastructure

A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a talented and passionate Electrical Technologist / Technician to join its team in Bellville, Cape Town.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical professional with proven design, procurement, and contract management experience across electrical infrastructure and building services projects. The successful candidate will work on both municipal and private-sector projects, gaining exposure to projects from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on electrical infrastructure and multidisciplinary building services projects.
• Assist with projects from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and execution.
• Manage electrical design and project deliverables independently and as part of a team.
• Liaise with clients, employers, public authorities, project teams, and executive managers.
• Attend design, client, and project meetings.
• Compile cost estimates, Bills of Quantities, specifications, technical documentation, procurement documentation, and reports.
• Manage electrical infrastructure and building services projects and contracts.
• Assist with financial planning, revenue estimates, capital estimates, and project budgets.
• Analyse project requirements and independently resolve technical and project-related challenges.
• Coordinate and integrate different software packages where required.
• Work effectively within a collaborative, open-plan office environment.

Minimum Requirements

• BTech Degree or National Diploma (NDip) in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Proven design and construction experience within electrical infrastructure and/or building services.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure design software.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport.
• Willingness to travel and drive throughout the Western Cape.
• ECSA registration as Pr Tech or Pr Techni Eng will be advantageous, or candidates who are eligible for registration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Software Experience

• MS Office Suite
• AutoCAD
• Reticmaster
• Relux
• Experience with Revit MEP will be advantageous.
• Ability to integrate and work across different software packages.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an independent and self-driven electrical professional who is comfortable taking ownership of projects, working under pressure, setting and achieving goals, and engaging confidently with clients and project stakeholders.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small, communicative, and collaborative team environment, while having the technical capability to manage projects independently.

RPO is a Specialist Recruitment Agency that provides candidates and clients with unique recruitment solutions tailored to their needs. We focus on helping you reach your personal and professional goals by connecting you to your perfect career path.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh (021 180 0776) at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: Engineers@rpo-recruit.za.com