- South Africa
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Media
- Reference: 12161
Vacancy Details
Employer: SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
RE-ADVERTISEMENT PLEASE NOTE CLOSING DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2025 POSITION: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT: ELECTRICAL SCALE CODE: 407 (Paterson B2 / Peromnes 14) POSITION NUMBER: 60017910 DIVISION: REAL ESTATE & LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT: BUILDING TECHNOLOGY REPORT LINE: ARTISAN - ELECTRICAL CLOSING DATE: 12 DECEMBER 2025 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To assist in the carrying out the maintenance and repairs of electrical facilities, in order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of systems. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* ASSIST IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
* Provide support and assistance in connection with facilities electrical equipment maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
* Assist electricians during preventative maintenance, breakdowns and projects.
* Perform tasks as directed by the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician to assist with site preparation, general maintenance work, installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, repairs, maintenance of electrical equipment, lights, appliances and fixtures and cleaning the work area on completion.
* As directed by the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading and checking deliveries.
* Liaising with the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician and other employees and performing work in accordance with the agreed requirements and within agreed time frames.
* Maintain close working relationship with internal and external clients, in order to ensure optimal delivery on client needs and requirements.
* Taking responsibility for equipment issued and ensuring that the equipment provided is used in accordance with the training provided.
* Assist with the identification of defects and or the need for repairs to minimize disruptions to SABC operations due to equipment failures.
* Assisting with research on new equipment, technologies and technology trends in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of SABC technical operations.
* GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
* Obey lawful orders and instructions
* Comply with organizational policies and procedures
* Adhere to standard safe work procedures
* Ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness within the designated area
* Immediately report any hazards to the health and safety of employees to line management INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS
* Grade 12, National Certificate in Electrical or equivalent qualification (N3) EXPERIENCE 1 Year experience as an Electrical Assistant or Internship. KNOWLEDGE
* Basic knowledge of building electrical systems (Electricity Distribution, Wiring of Installations, MV and LV Switchgears, Standy Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Lighting, Motors etc).
* Basic system failure
* Must be a team player.
* Be prepared to work in various environments with different disciplines.
* Must be prepared to work overtime when required.
* ASSIST IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
* Provide support and assistance in connection with facilities electrical equipment maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
* Assist electricians during preventative maintenance, breakdowns and projects.
* Perform tasks as directed by the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician to assist with site preparation, general maintenance work, installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, repairs, maintenance of electrical equipment, lights, appliances and fixtures and cleaning the work area on completion.
* As directed by the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading and checking deliveries.
* Liaising with the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician and other employees and performing work in accordance with the agreed requirements and within agreed time frames.
* Maintain close working relationship with internal and external clients, in order to ensure optimal delivery on client needs and requirements.
* Taking responsibility for equipment issued and ensuring that the equipment provided is used in accordance with the training provided.
* Assist with the identification of defects and or the need for repairs to minimize disruptions to SABC operations due to equipment failures.
* Assisting with research on new equipment, technologies and technology trends in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of SABC technical operations.
* GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
* Obey lawful orders and instructions
* Comply with organizational policies and procedures
* Adhere to standard safe work procedures
* Ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness within the designated area
* Immediately report any hazards to the health and safety of employees to line management INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS
* Grade 12, National Certificate in Electrical or equivalent qualification (N3) EXPERIENCE 1 Year experience as an Electrical Assistant or Internship. KNOWLEDGE
* Basic knowledge of building electrical systems (Electricity Distribution, Wiring of Installations, MV and LV Switchgears, Standy Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Lighting, Motors etc).
* Basic system failure
* Must be a team player.
* Be prepared to work in various environments with different disciplines.
* Must be prepared to work overtime when required.
Candidate Requirements
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* ASSIST IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
* Provide support and assistance in connection with facilities electrical equipment maintenance planning, scheduling and execution.
* Assist electricians during preventative maintenance, breakdowns and projects.
* Perform tasks as directed by the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician to assist with site preparation, general maintenance work, installations, inspections, diagnosing faults, testing, repairs, maintenance of electrical equipment, lights, appliances and fixtures and cleaning the work area on completion.
* As directed by the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, unloading and checking deliveries.
* Liaising with the Team Leader/Supervisor/ Electrician and other employees and performing work in accordance with the agreed requirements and within agreed time frames.
* Maintain close working relationship with internal and external clients, in order to ensure optimal delivery on client needs and requirements.
* Taking responsibility for equipment issued and ensuring that the equipment provided is used in accordance with the training provided.
* Assist with the identification of defects and or the need for repairs to minimize disruptions to SABC operations due to equipment failures.
* Assisting with research on new equipment, technologies and technology trends in order to enhance the efficiencies and effectiveness of SABC technical operations.
* GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
* Obey lawful orders and instructions
* Comply with organizational policies and procedures
* Adhere to standard safe work procedures
* Ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness within the designated area
* Immediately report any hazards to the health and safety of employees to line management
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About SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION SOC LIMITED
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is the largest public broadcaster in South Africa. We offer the general public 5 television broadcasts and 19 radio stations (AM/FM) in 11 official languages.
Our goal is to become a highly effective, financially stable, digitally enabled national public broadcaster that offers informative, educational, entertaining, and informative content across all platforms. Additionally, become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and the continent.
The SABC has established itself as a media powerhouse with cutting-edge equipment, top-tier on-air talent, and a committed workforce in all of South Africa's provinces.
In order to stay relevant and implement change that is in line with the continuously shifting needs of its audiences, the public service provider is constantly modifying the perception of its brands.
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