Background information about the job or company

ISM Africa is a group of companies, with interests in Manufacturing, renewable energy, trading, food security and project services. We have relationships with a number of reputable brands that serve the industrial, mining, hospitality, NGO and government markets.

Responsibilities or duties

The Lead Electrician is responsible for providing technical leadership and hands-on supervision in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems across industrial and commercial projects. The role ensures that all electrical works are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations, approved drawings, and company standards. The Lead Electrician oversees electricians and apprentices, coordinates project resources, enforces safety compliance, and delivers high-quality electrical solutions that meet project timelines and organizational objectives.

Qualifications or requirements

Essential

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience as an Electrician in an industrial or commercial environment, with proven leadership or supervisory exposure.
• Possession of a Journeyman Card or ability to obtain and maintain one within 90 days of employment.
• Strong proficiency in sizing conductors and conduits, and practical application of the NEC Code Book.
• Demonstrated experience handling low, medium, and high voltage systems; medium voltage experience is an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience in installing, commissioning, and motor controls, drives, and electronic components.
• Advanced ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Proven capability in electrical equipment installation, system upgrades, and circuit modifications.

• Providing technical leadership and hands-on supervision in the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical systems across industrial and commercial projects.
• Ensuring that all electrical works are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory regulations, approved drawings, and company standards.
• Overseeing electricians and apprentices.
• Coordinating project resources.
• Enforcing safety compliance.
• Delivering high-quality electrical solutions that meet project timelines and organizational objectives.

• Proficiency in sizing conductors and conduits.
• Practical application of the NEC Code Book.
• Handling low, medium, and high voltage systems.
• Installing, commissioning, and motor controls, drives, and electronic components.
• Interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Electrical equipment installation, system upgrades, and circuit modifications.

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience as an Electrician in an industrial or commercial environment, with proven leadership or supervisory exposure.
• Possession of a Journeyman Card or ability to obtain and maintain one within 90 days of employment.