Estate Senior Electrician - Projects & Compliance

Imagine starting your day with the sunrise over lush vineyards and the tranquillity of farm life. At Boschendal, the surroundings are not just a backdrop; they're integral to our work and our inspiration. Nestled in the heart of South Africa's golden triangle of wine country, our farm offers a unique escape from the hustle of city life. A Typical Day at Boschendal: Experience a different pace and setting of work life. Whether it's walking among the vineyards, engaging with guests, or collaborating on a new project, every day here is a blend of meaningful work and the beauty of the natural landscape.

At Boschendal, our purpose is clear: to nurture the land, inspire our people, and strengthen our community. Guided by core values, we strive to offer something truly meaningful, from our regenerative practices to our dedication to artisanal craftsmanship.

The Senior Electrician is the accountable owner for electrical infrastructure, electrical projects, and electrical compliance across Boschendal's estate. The role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems, disciplined delivery of electrical projects, full regulatory adherence (including Certificates of Compliance), and effective leadership of the electrical team-whether work is executed in-house or through external service providers. This role is critical to safeguarding life safety, operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and asset integrity across hospitality, farming, rentals, and commercial operations.

• Electrical Infrastructure & Maintenance Management
  • Oversee all electrical systems across hospitality, farming, rentals, and commercial properties.
  • Ensure reliability and safety of:
    • LV and MV distribution networks
    • Substations, switchgear, generators, and UPS systems
    • Lighting, power reticulation, and essential services supply
  • Maintain electrical infrastructure in line with operational requirements, asset lifecycle planning, risk and business continuity strategies.
• Full Accountability for Electrical Projects / Works
  • Act as project owner for all electrical projects, including upgrades, refurbishments, new installations, MV network extensions, plant upgrades, emergency remediation and infrastructure stabilisation.
  • Scope definition and technical standards; cost control and budget adherence; delivery timelines and quality assurance.
  • Coordinate internal teams, engineers, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, in line with Boschendal technical and risk standards.
• Technical Delivery
  • Execute electrical installations, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance in line with South African electrical regulations (SANS 10142-1, OHS Act, etc.), municipal by-laws, and Boschendal technical standards.
  • Maintain professional standards across MV switching and authorisation procedures, lock-out/tag-out systems, permit-to-work processes. Ensure workmanship meets the highest safety, quality, and compliance benchmarks at all times.
• Compliance & Certificates of Compliance (CoCs)
  • Issue or arrange valid Certificates of Compliance for all qualifying electrical work performed directly.
  • Ensure all installations and alterations are legally compliant; CoCs are valid, traceable, audit-ready; the estate's Electrical CoC Register is kept current.
  • Act as the technical authority on electrical safety standards, regulatory interpretation, audit readiness.
• Documentation, Records & Systems Accountability
  • Accountable for disciplined documentation and data integrity, including electrical asset registers and infrastructure records, preventative maintenance schedules and service histories, work orders and project records in Snapfix/ERP systems, as-built drawings, warranties, operating manuals, Electrical CoC register, health, safety and environmental compliance documentation.
  • All electrical activities must be logged, tracked, and closed with complete technical notes and formal sign-off.
• Electrical Team Leadership & Management
  • Lead and manage the electrical team with accountability for workforce planning and task allocation, daily operational leadership, performance management (quality, productivity, safety).
  • Drive coaching, mentoring and skills development.
  • Build bench strength and succession capability within the electrical function.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, documentation discipline, compliance awareness and service excellence.
• Contractor & Service Provider Oversight
  • Manage external electricians, MV specialists and service providers. Ensure SLA compliance, quality standards, proper handover documentation and CoC issuance.
  • Prevent any contractor work from being signed off without full compliance validation and complete technical and legal records.
• Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Estate Maintenance, Hospitality Operations, Farming Operations, Infrastructure & Projects, Risk & Compliance.
  • Provide technical input into estate planning, capital works, energy resilience strategies, electrical risk mitigation.

• Trade qualification: Electrician (Red Seal or equivalent).
• Master Electrician Certification.
• Wireman's Licence.
• MV authorisation and competency certification.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Registration with relevant statutory/professional bodies.
• Minimum 8 years' electrical experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing electrical projects, MV/LV infrastructure, compliance and CoCs, and teams in complex environments (estate, hospitality, agriculture, infrastructure).
• Demonstrated accountability for governance, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

• Strong technical authority and decision-making ability.
• High personal accountability and compliance mindset.
• Structured, disciplined approach to documentation and controls.
• Strong people leadership and coaching capability.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Calm, authoritative presence in high-risk and emergency situations.
• Commitment to Boschendal's values, regenerative principles, and safety culture.