State Theatre Electrician Vacancy 2026: Apply for Permanent Position
The South African State Theatre is inviting applications for an Electrician position within its Maintenance Department. The position is permanent, with a market-related salary, and applications close on 7 September 2026.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems, equipment and fixtures across the State Theatre’s offices, theatres and other premises.
Electrician Vacancy at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | South African State Theatre |
| Position | Electrician |
| Department | Maintenance |
| Reporting to | Maintenance Manager |
| Employment type | Permanent |
| Salary | Market related |
| Closing date | 7 September 2026 |
| Minimum qualification | N6/Diploma in Electrician or equivalent |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years |
| Trade requirement | Trade Test Certificate |
Purpose of the Role
The Electrician will perform general electrical work throughout the State Theatre’s offices, theatre facilities and other premises.
The role focuses on keeping electrical equipment and systems properly maintained and operational while supporting a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Work from wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
- Maintain plans of the building’s electrical reticulation.
- Install lighting fixtures and power equipment.
- Maintain and repair electrical fixtures and equipment.
- Remove, dismantle and overhaul motors or circuit breakers.
- Work according to wiring regulations and company codes.
- Requisition required materials.
- Maintain small electrical equipment such as projectors, fans and domestic appliances.
- Use electrical hand tools and circuit-testing equipment.
- Work primarily with voltages up to 220V.
- Perform planned electrical maintenance to minimise power outages.
- Help maintain a safe working environment and ensure electrical systems are not overloaded.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- N6/Diploma in Electrician or an equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years’ experience
- Trade Test Certificate
Skills and Competencies
The advertised position also requires knowledge and skills in areas such as:
- Working with specialised stage equipment
- People management
- Report writing
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
- Giving briefs
- Hands-on technical work
- Technical aptitude
How to Apply
Interested candidates should clearly indicate “Electrician” as the position they are applying for.
Applicants must email:
- A CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Three contactable references
Applications should be sent to the State Theatre’s Human Resources department.
Email: jobs@statetheatre.co.za
Official website: South African State Theatre vacancy
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 7 September 2026.
The State Theatre states that only applications meeting the advertised criteria will be considered. Applicants who do not receive a response within 20 days after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
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