Electrical Team Leader (Cape Town)

We are looking for a hands-on Electrical Team Leader to lead installation teams across a range of
projects. This role is critical to ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest
quality standards
Duties & Responsibilities
General

  • Lead electrical installation teams on various sites.
  • Ensure that work is executed according to drawings, specifications, and timelines.
  • Communicate and liaise with internal Managers.
  • Provide regular progress updates and reports.
  • Manage subcontractors.
  • Oversee productivity, discipline, and performance on-site
  • Ensure all team members meet all safety requirements.
  • Hand-on work with team members.
  • Ensure all installations comply with company quality standards and electrical
    regulations.
  • Issue COC’s for all electrical installations.
    Planning & Coordination:
  • Plan daily and weekly work schedules.
  • Order and manage materials for each project.
  • Align site activities with project programs and milestones.
  • Weekly progress meetings.
    Performance Measures / Success Criteria
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
  • PC literacy, MS Office Excel, Word.
  • Ability to do fault-finding Single and Three-phase.
  • Experience with Three-Phase motors.
  • Experience with electrical reticulation / wireways.
  • Experience with DB & control circuit wiring.
  • Experience in the HVAC industry.
  • Variable speed drives knowledge.
  • Electrical drawings – Must be able to read & understand electrical drawings.
  • Motor testing.
  • Basic control’s fault-finding ability.
  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Ability to plan jobs in advance.
    Experience
  • 5+ years in the electrical construction industry.
  • Experience in construction environments (HVAC Industry will be advantageous).
  • Experience leading teams.
    Qualifications
  • Matric.
  • Electrical Trade Test
  • Registered as an Installation Electrician (Three Phase Wireman’s License).
  • Valid SA Driver’s License

How to apply

Send CV and qualifications to frederick@hvacr.co.za
Closing Date: Monday 10 August 2026

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