_{04th August, 2026}

JOB SUMMARY
Our client is recruiting a Senior Electrical Technician to join its R&D Department based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. This permanent position supports electrical manufacturing across multiple factory and harbour sites, requiring extensive marine electrical expertise, vessel commissioning experience, programming of marine electronic equipment, electrical fault finding and technical support to manufacturing and engineering teams. The successful candidate will travel between multiple facilities to ensure the highest standards of build quality, commissioning and continuous improvement.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer operating within a highly specialised engineering environment. Renowned for innovation, quality and continuous improvement, they are committed to delivering world class products while maintaining exceptional manufacturing standards across multiple production facilities.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
In order to be shortlisted for the vacancy, the successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies, but not limited to:

• Minimum Red Seal Electrician or Mechatronics qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience within the marine electrical industry
• Ideal 10 years' experience in marine electrical manufacturing
• Excellent knowledge of marine electrical systems and components
• Knowledge of marine standards ISO 13297:2014, ISO 10133:2000 and ABYC E11
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Strong electrical fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience programming marine electrical equipment including Victron and Raymarine
• Experience supporting manufacturing and commissioning activities
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or DraftSight
• Experience with PLC programming
• Knowledge of Digital Switching Systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience reviewing and updating electrical drawings
• Experience refining Bills of Materials and material usage
• Ability to plan and organise multiple deliverables
• Experience training, mentoring and supervising technical staff
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Drivers Licence and own reliable transport
• Sailing or boating experience will be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Support multiple production lines manufacturing sailing and power driven yachts
• Conduct prelaunch vessel quality inspections and commissioning activities
• Programme marine electrical equipment including Victron and Raymarine systems
• Provide technical support to Factory Group Leaders
• Provide technical support to Commissioning Engineers
• Provide technical support to Engineering teams
• Conduct electrical fault finding across factory and harbour operations
• Train and mentor electrical operators
• Review and update electrical drawings
• Support manufacturing process improvements
• Review and refine Bills of Materials and material usage
• Assist with Health and Safety activities and risk assessments
• Assist with work instructions and production documentation
• Support manufacturing efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives
• Review task lists and support task time tracking
• Assist with prototype builds for new projects

Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates with the specific skills and experience required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role will be contacted for an interview by one of our consultants. Thereafter, a detailed job description will be made available for discussion before CVs are submitted to our client for review.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE
A market related salary based on the level of responsibility for this role is on offer.

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