Job Description

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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high school and serving over 16,000 families in 2026. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Purpose of Role:

An Electrician at SPARK Schools is responsible for ensuring that all electrical infrastructure, systems, and equipment across the SPARK Schools network are safely installed, maintained, repaired, and compliant with applicable regulations and standards. The Electrician plays a critical role in supporting uninterrupted school operations by proactively identifying electrical risks, conducting preventative maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and delivering high-quality workmanship across school and support office facilities.

This role requires a highly organised, safety-conscious, and solutions-driven individual who can work independently while maintaining exceptional customer service and professionalism when engaging with school-based staff and stakeholders.

Reports To: Regional Facilities Manager (TBC)

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all planned preventative electrical maintenance across allocated SPARK Schools sites.
• Conducts reactive electrical repairs and fault finding on electrical systems, circuits, DB boards, plugs, switches, lighting, and appliances.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems and equipment in accordance with South African electrical regulations and standards.
• Conducts routine inspections of electrical infrastructure to identify hazards, defects, or required upgrades.
• Assists with electrical installations relating to new school projects, refurbishments, and operational improvements.
• Installs and maintains interior and exterior lighting systems, emergency lighting, and security lighting.
• Supports generator, inverter, solar, and backup power system maintenance and troubleshooting where required.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and safe electrical working procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work completed, materials used, and outstanding issues.
• Assists with ensuring all Certificates of Compliance (COCs) and electrical compliance documentation remain up to date.
• Monitors and reports on electrical usage inefficiencies or potential energy-saving opportunities.
• Manages electrical tools, testing equipment, and materials responsibly and reports damaged or missing items.
• Responds promptly to emergency electrical failures or urgent operational issues.
• Assists broader facilities and maintenance teams with operational support and ad hoc maintenance activities where required.
• Performs regular housekeeping before and after maintenance work is carried out.
• Communicates professionally with school leadership teams, support office staff, service providers, and contractors.
• Provides innovative and practical recommendations to improve electrical infrastructure reliability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Criteria:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Qualified Electrician with recognised trade certification
• A Wireman’s Licence is required (Mandatory)
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ electrical maintenance experience
• Experience working within commercial, educational, or multi-site environments advantageous
• Knowledge of electrical compliance regulations and health and safety standards
• Experience with generators, solar, inverters, or backup power systems is advantageous
• English language fluency
• Valid driver’s licence, with own vehicle required
• Police clearance certificate
• Grade 12 certificate
• Ability to work flexible hours or respond to emergency call-outs when required

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• discretionary performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Remuneration: Market Related

Position type: Full Time

Location: Randburg, Gauteng

• SPARK Support Office

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.