AECI: Apprentice Electrician
| Pillar | AECI Property Services |
| Job Title | Apprentice Electrician |
| Job Type Classification | Apprentice |
| Job Grade | BL |
| Number of Positions | 1 |
| Location – Town / Site | Umbogintwini |
| Location – Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
Becoming an Apprentice Electrician: A Path to a Rewarding Career
The role of an electrician is vital to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial settings. While many may think of electricians as seasoned professionals who can handle everything from wiring houses to installing complex electrical systems, the journey to becoming one begins as an apprentice electrician.
An apprentice electrician is someone who is in the process of learning the trade through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. They work under the supervision of experienced electricians while gaining practical experience in various aspects of the electrical field. Becoming an apprentice is often the first step toward a fulfilling and lucrative career in the electrical industry.
What is an Apprentice Electrician?
An apprentice electrician is a trainee working to become a fully qualified electrician. They typically start by assisting licensed electricians with a variety of tasks, including installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems. Apprentices spend much of their time on the job, but they also attend formal education courses that cover the theoretical knowledge needed to succeed in the field.
In most cases, apprenticeships can last anywhere from two to five years, depending on the specific program and the state or country’s requirements. During this time, apprentices learn essential skills in wiring, electrical codes, safety protocols, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting. They also gain hands-on experience in different environments, such as residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Job Description
- Acquire knowledge and skills of Artisan in your designated trade
- Participate in the formal training plan for the apprenticeship; make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in this regard; attend the necessary training or assessments related hereto
- Perform duties required and make reasonable progress to achieve the competencies in the training plan
- As instructed, undertake and attend any training or assessment related to the training plan
- Keep the training record (logbook) in possession, and produce it to the employer and/or training organisation, when requested
- Acknowledge that all workplace instructions and other material that comes into the apprentice’s possession, as a result of training, remains the property of employer
- Maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices under guidance of qualified Artisans/Technicians
- Work effectively with others to successfully complete maintenance activities and objectives
- Adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, work instructions, guidelines, regulations / legislation and programs & proactive action to identify and correct potential unsafe conditions and acts
- Cable Reticulation, Industrial & Domestic installations of Electrical circuits & Motors
- Testing and commissioning of new Electrical equipment
- Efficient use of power tools & Hand Tools
- Adhering to AECI safety standards and codes of practice
Qualifications & Experience
- Obtained Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Science
- An N3 (required to apply for Trade Test) is essential
- Driver’s license will be a benefit
- Basic understanding of process plant and the importance of maintenance
- Must be able to obtain health clearance to work in a chemical environment