U.S. Embassy in Pretoria Electrician

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Electrician in the General Services Office (GSO).

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required: NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.  Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED 1.      Education:  Completion of secondary education to Grade 12.  Completion of 3 year electrical apprenticeship program that produces a qualified Journeyman                     Electrician with the certificate is required.2.      Experience:        -  Three years of progressively responsible experience in maintaining typical electrical systems and equipment found in residential and           office buildings and trouble-shooting experience in control circuits for HVAC systems, alarm systems, and intercom systems is required.3.      Language:       -          English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required.  (This will be tested).       -          Level III (good working knowledge) in another local South African language is required.4.      Knowledge:       -          Knowledge of local laws and regulations governing the electrical trade is required.       -          Knowledge of the composition, operation and installation of various equipment and systems is required.5.      Skills and Abilities:        -          Ability to safely use all hand and power tools associated with the electrical trade is required.       -          Ability to use tact and courteousness when dealing with embassy staff, colleges, vendors and others whom they come in contact with during the             discharge of their duties is required.       -          Must possess a valid South African driver’s license Code 8 (EB).

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position: The incumbent will trouble shoot, diagnose, repair/replace and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all electrical systems and appliances found in residential and office buildings.  The incumbent must have the ability to make repairs to gate and garage electric motors, intercom systems, remote push buttons and domestic security alarm systems.  Other duties and tasks as assigned. For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html Register and Apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za only. Internal applicants, EFMs, and MOHs should forward resume including cover letter by e-mail ONLY to: HRRecruitment@state.gov and include in the Subject line: Electrician, VA 12-102.