Electrician: Gough Island

Requirements

An Electrician with a passed trade test or equivalent qualification in related field with a minimum of three years post trade experience. A wireman’s license, at least as 3-phase tester, would be beneficial. The incumbent must be competent in low voltage and 3-phase electrical plant maintenance, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities. Preferably have experience in a facility or plant environment. The incumbent must be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies. Extensive knowledge of general domestic wiring, new electrical cable installations and control wiring, PLC installation and programming, fire detection installations would be an advantage. The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of the electrical services and equipment of our GOUGH Island base including the electrical systems of the power generators, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems and cargo handling equipment. The incumbent will be part of a technical team, led by a technical team manager that must perform any additional base related technical functions. Prepare monthly and annual reports, do stock-takes to order spares and equipment and do other common “non-technical” duties performed by expedition members. The incumbent could be tasked to lead and manage the whole technical group at the base.

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Notes

The incumbent will execute duties at a Sub/Antarctic Base and adhere to the health, safety and environmental requirements. The successful applicant will spend a full year (September 2026 to October 2027 at Gough Island. There is no option to return to South Africa before October 2027. The ability to work and live with small groups of people is thus essential. Although the base is well- equipped with e-mail, fax and satellite telephone facilities, the applicant has to be self-sufficient and self-motivated. The location may affect both the physical and mental well-being of the incumbent, their family and close relationships. Candidates must be physically fit, mentally strong and prepared for physically challenging and satisfying work. In addition, the successful candidates may often be called upon to work long hours in extreme conditions on duties unrelated to their function. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment. Appointment to these positions is subject to a rigorous medical examination as well as psychometric assessment, which will be arranged for at no cost to the applicants.