Marine Electrician (Boats & Solar)

Share This Vacancy × Send an email about this job to a friend or to yourself. Your Name Recipient's Name Recipient's Email Address Message CLOSE SEND Home / Job Search Back to Search Results Marine Electrician (Boats & Solar) South Africa Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Automotive Reference: CPT001036/MM Apply before May 08 2026 | 18 Days left Apply External Application Vacancy Details Employer: West Coast Personnel We are looking for a hands-on Marine Electrician with solid technical ability and a problem-solving mindset to work on boats and marine electrical systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a practical, outdoor environment, and is confident working on vessels, handling installations, fault-finding, and system testing. 🔧 Key Responsibilities Test and commission generator sets (gensets) Install and maintain engine alarm systems Perform electrical wiring on new boats: 24V DC systems 230V AC systems 400V AC systems Conduct fault-finding and repairs on marine electrical systems Build and assemble electrical panels and switchgear Create and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams Ensure all work is completed according to safety and quality standards ⚙️ Requirements Experience as a Marine Electrician - Red Seal/Wireman’s Licence Experience in boat wiring, marine systems, or similar environments Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills Ability to work with both DC and AC systems Experience with electrical panel building and switchgear Ability to read and produce technical drawings Physically fit and comfortable working on boats Experience with solar installations Exposure to both marine and land-based electrical systems Majority of work is on-site on vessels (±90%) Apply 3862 people have viewed this job. Previous Next About West Coast Personnel Staff recruitment specialists at all levels: Permanent Placements, Temps, Contract Personnel and CV Services. What services do we offer? Successful recruitment and selection processes Personality profiling Professional CV preparation for Jobseekers Verification of qualifications, employment history and all relevant details. Reference checks according to competencies. Suitability for position. West Coast Personnel Permanent Placements Having an impressive database of approved candidates, we search the marketplace to find you the best candidate.  Our personalized service means that we actually sit down to find out what precisely you need, and through proven processes, ensure that the right person is chosen for the job. Filling your gaps! West Coast Personnel Temps Our Temps are the perfect staffing solution. Clients hire professional skills per hour and have access to flexible, no-fuss employees at competitive rates; we take care of the complete payroll administration and offer negotiable Temp to Perm Placement fees. More Jobs at West Coast Personnel View All (117) Technical Facilitator Western Cape Job Type: Permanent Posted 20 Apr 2026 | 30 Days left Administrator / Call Coordinator Cape Town Job Type: Permanent Posted 20 Apr 2026 | 30 Days left Workshop Manager Cape Town Northern Suburbs Job Type: Permanent Posted 20 Apr 2026 | 30 Days left Internal Sales Consultant/Administrator Durbanville Job Type: Permanent Posted 20 Apr 2026 | 30 Days left