INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: TECHNICAL SERVICES INTERN

Development opportunity for a local resident to receive training and support in the field of Technical Services within Renewable Energy

18-Month Contract

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN

Closing Date: 21 April 2025

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:                                        

  • Wants to be part of the impact changes in their community
  • Can commit to the 18-month training and development programme
  • Can be available to work full-time, starting in July 2025

APPLICATION CRITERIA: apply if you –

  • ARE 18-35 & A SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZEN: residing in one of the following communities – Hopefield, Moorreesburg, Piketberg, Vredenburg, Saldanha Bay or Langebaan
  • CAN SPEAK, READ & WRITE: Afrikaans and English
  • MEET THE CRITERIA: Qualifications and Requirements as detailed in the roles & responsibilities description
  • DRIVER’S LICENSE: Candidates must have a valid driver’s license or commit to have valid driver’s license by December 2025

Roles and Responsibilities

  • General
    • Supports the Technical Manager with:
      • Control and management of spare parts.
      • Inputs in reporting documents and reporting systems
      • Additional ad-hoc tasks as and when required.
      • Supervisory responsibilities will be required at times.
      • Assist the electrical team with operating and maintenance.
      • Assist in ensuring that the team works safely and complies with appropriate risk assessments and permits them to work.
      • Environmental tasks, such as snake handling duties and vegetation control, will be required as and when needed.
      • Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
  • Operations and Maintenance
    • Primary responsibilities are assisting in operation, maintenance, co-ordination (planned, reactive and preventative) and SCADA monitoring of the overall O&M functions of the electro-mechanical system of the plant.
    • Ensure the highest possible in-service availability of Systems and other plant equipment on site to maintain the highest production capacity of the plant.
    • Assists the Electro-mechanical Team with:
    • Diagnostics & repairs of CPV Systems.
    • Testing of electro-mechanical plant (such insulation resistance testing, voltage ratio testing, earth electrode measurement).
    • Updating a database of equipment to record and track maintenance and repair history.
    • Report compilation of operational and maintenance activities and incidents.
    • Preparation of Risk Assessments and work permits in accordance with statutory requirements.
    • Actively participates in safety initiatives and promotes safety awareness and accident prevention.
  • Health and Safety
    • Assist in the overall safe operations and maintenance of all electro-mechanical plants.
    • Maintain Health and Safety standards as per the Operator’s Health and Safety policies.
    • Ensure that all employees, visitors, and contractors are working in a safe manner.
    • Report any unsafe equipment, acts, or dangerous occurrences.
    • Record all safety incidents.
  • Other
    • Flexibility for this role is necessary, with the ability to accommodate flexible working hours, should specific problems or business requirements dictate.
    • Complete all trainings and organized workshops and seminars during internship.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Certified Proof of South African identification (ID copy)
  • Certified Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
  • Certified minimum of NQF level 5 qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • Certified and valid driver’s license or commit to have valid driver’s license by December 2025
  • Computer literate (basic computer literacy)
  • Speak, read, and write Afrikaans and English
  • A South African citizen residing in Hopefield, Moorreesburg, Piketberg, Vredenburg, Saldanha Bay or Langebaan (Stamped proof of residence must be provided)
  • Motivation Letter
  • Must be able to organize your own reliable transport

HOW TO APPLY: Apply by 21 April 2025

Send your full CV with a motivational letter, together with the required documents to:

Email: hr@angelsinc.co.za

Enquiries: HR Department – Dana Dreyer | 0861 111 950

 

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