Wireman
MCE Electric
Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 11 March 2026

Job Details

Job Description

We are looking for: 

An eager wireman who will be responsible for the wiring, assembling, and testing of electrical control panels. This role requires a high level of precision and technical skill to ensure that all panels meet quality and safety standards.   

 

Knowledge and abilities: 

  • Ability to read electrical drawings and panel layouts 
  • Good attention to detail and neat wiring practices 
  • Knowledge of industrial control components 
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
  • Basic fault-finding and testing skills 
  • Ability to work with low-voltage and control circuits 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assemble electrical control panels, distribution boards, 
  • Install and wire components such as: 
  1. Circuit breakers 
  2. Contactors 
  3. Relays 
  4. Timers 
  5. Terminal blocks
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings. 
  • Cut, strip, label, and terminate wires according to wiring standards. 
  • Mount electrical components on DIN rails, panels, and backplates. 
  • Perform point-to-point wiring inside panels. 
  • Test panels for continuity, insulation, and functionality before delivery. 
  • Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting in panels. 
  • Ensure wiring complies with South African electrical standards (SANS 10142). 
  • Maintain a clean and organized workshop environment. 
  • Reading a panel drawing 
  • Mounting components on a panel board 
  • Wiring contactors and relays 
  • Labelling wires and terminals 
  • Testing circuits with a multimeter 
  • Preparing completed panels for installation 

 

 Boxes to tick: 

  • National Senior Certificate or equivalent to NQF 4
  • Electrical qualification (N2–N4 Electrical Engineering or Trade Test) 
  • Experience in panel wiring or electrical assembly 
  • Knowledge of industrial electrical systems