Electrical Inspector

Posting Date: 21 Jan 2026 City: Cape Town Location: Cape Town, South Africa Contract Type: Freelance

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Work Experience:
  
  minimum of 5 years of experience in an equivalent role in the Energy sector

• Good knowledge (spoken and written) of foreign languages:
  English mandatory; preferable French, Spanish, and technical dictionary knowledge will be a plus.
• Good knowledge of PC usage, including software and applications (e.g., Windows, Office).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of International Quality Standards and applicable design and construction norms and standards.
• Knowledge and experience of major standards applied to Oil & Gas projects (e.g., EEMUA, API, ISO EN, ASME, AWS, ATEX, Customer Standards, etc.).
• (Preferable) Certificates related to safety (e.g., BOSIET) for offshore projects.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, codes of practice and regulations/legislation relating to electrical and instrumentation work.
• Knowledge of safety legislation and regulations.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.

The QC Electrical Inspector is responsible for:

• Witnessing the electrical tests, controls and inspections carried out.
• Executing the specific inspections on materials, equipment and construction/installation activities on site.
• Issuing the relevant Quality Records and, when necessary, writing and sending Non-Conformances Reports to the QC Supervisor/Coordinator.
• Checking cable laying and cable identification.
• Performing all relevant loop checks.
• Updating as-built drawings.
• Performing punch-listing operations.
• Inspecting power transformers, switchboards, accumulator batteries, sockets/outlets, and lighting systems.
• Performing visual inspections, dimensional tests, and checking rating and material for connections.