Electrical Site Foreman | Potchefstroom
Zeal HR · Potchefstroom, North West
Overview
Lead electrical teams on commercial builds in Potchefstroom. You will run day to day site work, coordinate contractors, and keep quality and safety on track. If you are a qualified electrician with 7+ years in electrical construction and a sharp eye for fault finding, this role offers a stable permanent position with a growing client in the electrical industry.
About the role
Our client in the electrical industry needs experienced Electrical Site Foremen or Site Agents to join their team in Potchefstroom. This is a hands on role for electrical professionals who are comfortable leading teams in commercial construction settings.
You will oversee electrical installations on projects such as office buildings, hospitals, and shopping centres. The focus is on quality workmanship, safe site practices, and keeping contractors and site activity running smoothly. The role is permanent and full time.
Requirements
- Qualified Trade Test Electrician
- Valid driver's license
- More than 7 years of experience in the electrical construction industry
- Proven experience on commercial installations including office buildings, hospitals, and shopping centres
- Strong fault finding experience
- Wireman's License advantageous
- Strong site supervision and team leadership skills
- High attention to quality and safety standards
- Ability to coordinate contractors and site activities effectively
Responsibilities
- Supervise electrical installation work on commercial construction sites
- Lead and manage electrical teams on site
- Coordinate contractors and manage daily site activities
- Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting on electrical systems
- Monitor workmanship to ensure quality and safety standards are met
- Oversee electrical work on office buildings, hospitals, and shopping centres
Job details
- Organisation
- Zeal HR
- Location
- Potchefstroom, North West
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (7+ years)
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this foreman role, your CV should clearly show the type of commercial sites you have worked on, such as hospitals, offices, and shopping centres. Mention the size of the teams you supervised and any examples of fault finding you handled. It also helps to highlight your Trade Test qualification and any Wireman's License you hold. In an interview, expect questions about how you manage safety on site and how you coordinate different contractors. Be ready to talk about real situations where you solved electrical problems or kept a project on track. Keep a certified copy of your driver's license and your trade certificate ready to send with your CV.
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