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Electrical Engineer/Technician
Approximately Fifteen Months Contract)
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 16:00
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Fixed-term contract for an electrical engineer or technician at Marion Island. Maintains and repairs base electrical and mechanical systems. Suits self-reliant people who can work in small teams in is
- The job covers operating, maintaining and repairing all electrical equipment at Marion Base and its field huts, including generators, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water and waste water systems.
- The post is for about fifteen months. The text gives the posting as April 2027 to May 2028 at Marion Island.
- Must-have: a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a comparable qualification (NQF6) recognised by SAQA, plus at least five years of experience after the trade or qualification.
- Also needed: fault-finding skills, computer literacy, good verbal and written communication, and the ability to work in a team.
- Salary is R605 742 per year, plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
- Applicants must be physically fit and mentally strong, and able to live with small groups for a full year with no option to return before May 2028.
- No closing date is stated in this advert. Enquiries go to Mr Willem Boshoff on (021) 493 7379.
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Requirements
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of five years post trade / qualification experience.
- Be competent in plant maintenance, power generation, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities.
- Preferably have hands-on experience in facility management.
- The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies.
- It would be an advantage if there is experience with maintenance management plans as well as all the services that would be found in facilities like hotels or hospitals.
- The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of all the electrical equipment of Marion Base and associated buildings and field huts, including the power generators, forklift, air- conditioning-, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems.
- All electrical work will have to be done by this person.
- Operate cargo handling equipment.
- The incumbent will report to the team leader and will be part of the technical team, led by the technical team leader that has to 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.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr Willem Boshoff Tel No: (021) 493 7379
Notes from the department
- 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 (April 2027 to May 2028) at Marion Island.
- There is no option to return to South Africa before May 2028.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 71 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/132: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/TECHNICIAN REF NO: OC32/2026 (Approximately Fifteen Months Contract) SALARY: R605 742 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of service benefits) CENTRE: Marion Island REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or relevant comparable qualification (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA with a minimum of five years post trade / qualification experience. Be competent in plant maintenance, power generation, diagnostics and repairs with proven fault-finding capabilities. Preferably have hands-on experience in facility management. The incumbent has to be familiar with good workshop practices, correct use of basic workshop tools and an understanding of current work, health and safety policies. It would be an advantage if there is experience with maintenance management plans as well as all the services that would be found in facilities like hotels or hospitals. The incumbent must be computer literate, have good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in a team. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, fault-finding on and repairs of all the electrical equipment of Marion Base and associated buildings and field huts, including the power generators, forklift, air- conditioning-, refrigeration, water reticulation and waste water systems. All electrical work will have to be done by this person. Operate cargo handling equipment. The incumbent will report to the team leader and will be part of the technical team, led by the technical team leader that has to 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. ENQUIRIES: Mr Willem Boshoff Tel No: (021) 493 7379 NOTE: 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 (April 2027 to May 2028) at Marion Island. There is no option to return to South Africa before May 2028. 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.