Senior Artisan – Standby Power

Senior Artisan – Standby Power
Company: Bidvest Facilities Management
Division: Telecommunications
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent
Posted: 11 February 2026
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Experience Level: Associate

Bidvest Facilities Management is seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Artisan – Standby Power to join its Telecommunications division in Sandton, Gauteng. This permanent opportunity is suited to a skilled electrical artisan with strong technical expertise in standby power systems, preventative maintenance, and emergency fault response within a facilities management or telecommunications environment.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to perform timely and high-quality planned, preventative, and emergency maintenance on specified equipment in line with the business maintenance strategy and client service standards. The successful candidate will ensure operational reliability of standby plants and related electrical infrastructure, while maintaining strict compliance with legislation, service level agreements (SLAs), and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Technical Execution

• Report for on-site maintenance work and obtain off-site check-out on job cards in accordance with client and company requirements.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance services across the hard facilities management spectrum, including standby plants, electrical installations, and minor building works.
• Conduct maintenance of electrical equipment in line with approved maintenance schedules.
• Perform preventative and emergency fault rectification in compliance with relevant legislation, SLAs, and job plans.
• Identify potential technical issues or hazards on client equipment for investigation and resolution.
• Ensure quality workmanship and timeous completion of all field service requests.

Standby Power and Control Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot standby power systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Work on air circuit breakers and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Perform maintenance and diagnostics on EPS Controllers, including but not limited to Deep Sea, Gencon, Lovato, Mitsubishi, Siemens, and related systems.

Client Liaison and Communication

• Liaise with the client control centre regarding maintenance activities and alarm conditions that must be activated during maintenance work.
• Clear and test alarms for functionality following maintenance interventions.
• Provide continuous feedback to the Supervisor and Client regarding restoration of operations and any identified risks.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure all work complies with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and other relevant regulations.
• Adhere to company safety procedures and industry standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• N3 – N6 in Electrical Engineering with a completed Trade Test.
• Matric (Senior Certificate).
• Valid South African Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the electrical engineering (maintenance) field.
• Practical experience working with air circuit breakers and PLCs.
• Practical knowledge of EPS Controllers (Deep Sea, Gencon, Lovato, Mitsubishi, Siemens, etc.).
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• Sound understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Core Competencies

• Initiative and proactivity.
• Basic supervisory skills.
• Strong customer focus and service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Deadline-driven and highly motivated.
• Ability to build and develop subordinate capacity where required.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Stress tolerance and resilience under pressure.
• Analytical and interactive reasoning ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective planning, scheduling, and objective-setting capabilities.

Work Environment

This role requires a hands-on technical professional capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The position involves on-site maintenance work and regular interaction with client control centres and supervisors to ensure operational continuity and service excellence.

If you are a qualified electrical artisan with standby power expertise and a strong commitment to operational reliability and safety, this opportunity at Bidvest Facilities Management offers a stable and rewarding career path within a leading facilities management organisation.