Junior Electrical Technician or Wireman
Company
Prellex 619 T/A Live Line Electrical
Location
Johannesburg
Via
Adzuna
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Job Description
Live Line Electrical is entering a focused “Back to Basics” technical rebuild phase and we are looking for a disciplined, technically strong Junior Electrical Technician / Wireman to grow within our workshop operations.
This role is for a young professional with solid hands-on experience who wants to develop into a specialist in battery chargers, mini-substations and industrial electrical systems.
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
N4 Electrical Engineering (minimum)
Valid Wireman’s Licence (Compulsory)
2–3 years hands-on industrial electrical experience
Able to read and interpret electrical drawings
Practical panel wiring experience
Electrical fault-finding capability
Strong mechanical aptitude
Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)
Role & Growth Path
You will be trained and developed in:
⚡ Battery charger assembly, testing & commissioning
⚡ Mini-substation manufacturing & refurbishment
⚡ Industrial panel wiring & structured fault diagnosis
⚡ Workshop-based LV equipment repairs
This is a growth role with clear technical development into a product specialist.
This role is for a young professional with solid hands-on experience who wants to develop into a specialist in battery chargers, mini-substations and industrial electrical systems.
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
N4 Electrical Engineering (minimum)
Valid Wireman’s Licence (Compulsory)
2–3 years hands-on industrial electrical experience
Able to read and interpret electrical drawings
Practical panel wiring experience
Electrical fault-finding capability
Strong mechanical aptitude
Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)
Role & Growth Path
You will be trained and developed in:
⚡ Battery charger assembly, testing & commissioning
⚡ Mini-substation manufacturing & refurbishment
⚡ Industrial panel wiring & structured fault diagnosis
⚡ Workshop-based LV equipment repairs
This is a growth role with clear technical development into a product specialist.
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