Hi, I’m
Jacques Landsberg
Electrical Contractor
Pretoria
Just do something, Start, the rest will come.
Summary
Motivated Electrician with 30 years of experience, recognised for assessing operational needs and developing solutions to save costs, improve revenues and drive customer satisfaction. Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.
Overview
34
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
Work History
Essential Solar Systems (Pty) LtdPretoria
DIRECTOR - OWNER
07.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
- Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
- Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
- Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
- Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.
- Drove process improvements, optimised workflow efficiency.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Navigated regulatory landscapes, maintaining legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
Electrical Installation Services ccPretoria
Director general
06.2007 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams, ensuring streamlined communication and workflow optimisation.
- Negotiated significant contracts for business expansion.
- Increased company visibility by orchestrating high-profile public relations campaigns.
- Structured departmental budgets to ensure financial stability.
- Set up and maintained key partnerships for mutual growth opportunities.
- Ingrained a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in innovation across all divisions.
- Boosted staff morale with regular team building initiatives.
- Fostered strong stakeholder relationships, resulting in enhanced collaboration efforts.
- Liaised with local authorities to address concerns and build mutually-satisfactory solutions.
- Regulated departmental administrative and financial activities to maintain total compliance with regulations.
- Supervised work of 120 staff to achieve objectives.
- Applied health and safety standards to protect workers from undue risks.
PEC Group Electrical ContractorsPretoria
Electrical foreman
12.2002 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Rectified identified faults promptly, minimising disruption to client activities.
- Facilitated continuous training to ensure up-to-date knowledge among staff.
- Coordinated project timelines for efficient completion of all tasks.
- Collaborated closely with clients, understanding their specific needs and expectations.
- Managed team, resulting in high-quality electrical installations.
- Ensured safety on site by rigorously enforcing electrical installation regulations.
- Delivered toolbox talks and briefings to reduce accidents and near misses.
- Delivered high standard of workmanship using advanced tools and techniques.
- Inspected completed electrical work to ensure it met stringent industry standards.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with effective resource management.
- Supervised electricians to enhance productivity and quality of work.
- Planned works and sourced materials to deliver on time and within budget.
- Assisted team and contractors with electrical tasks, answering questions and finding immediate solutions to issues.
Ingwe CoalWitbank
Electrician
07.1995 - 09.2002
Job overview
- Worked well under pressure during time-sensitive projects ensuring timely completion.
- Replaced defective components promptly, minimising business disruptions.
- Performed complex electrical installations and fit-outs, employing strict attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Ensured safety of electrical work and systems through regular, rigorous testing.
- Diagnosed malfunctions to restore system functionality swiftly.
- Ensured compliance with regulations through diligent workmanship.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Operated electrical measuring devices appropriately, including analysers, amp metres and voltmeters.
- Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks to reduce potential future issues.
- Used hand and power tools proficiently during repair and installation duties.
EskomWitbank
Electrical apprentice
01.1992 - 06.1995
Job overview
- Maintained high standards of workmanship whilst working on electrical systems.
- Followed direction of senior electrical professionals to complete safe, efficient and accurate work.
- Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
- Addressed electrical emergencies quickly with fast diagnosis and repair.
- Planned, prepared and installed wiring systems and associated equipment with meticulous attention to detail.
- Measured and cut out installation points, adhering to wiring plans and diagrams.
- Adhered strictly to all health and safety guidelines laid down by company policy.
- Repaired existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
- Participated actively in various training programs enhancing skill set over time.
Education
Pretoria Technical CollegeSouth Africa
Electrical Wireman's License from Electrical Regulations
01.2005 - 12.2005
Pretoria West Technical CollegeSouth Africa
N3 from Electrical
01.1992 - 12.1995
Greendale High SchoolSouth Africa
Certificate of Higher Education from Schooling
01.1991 - 12.1991
Skills
Project prioritisation
undefinedLanguages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Affiliations
Registered Contractor with the Electrical Contractors Board of South Africa Since 2007.
Member of Electrical Contractors Association Since 2007
Additional Information
Started my first electrical contracting company in 2007 with myself being the only employee. Grew the business to a R100 000 000 (One Hundred Million Rand) annual turn-over, with 120 employees in the 12 years I operated it. The company closed due to the Covid pandemic. After the pandemic I started a new, smaller electrical contractor company that specializes in Solar installations. The company has 6 employees and does an annual turn-over of R10 000 000 (Ten million Rand).
Software
Microsoft Office
Interests
Building
Farming
Making things in the workshop
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureAvailability
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Certification
[Electrical wireman's ] License - [19 years]
Timeline
DIRECTOR - OWNER
Essential Solar Systems (Pty) Ltd
07.2025 - Current
Director general
Electrical Installation Services cc
06.2007 - 04.2020
[Electrical wireman's ] License - [19 years]
03-2006
Pretoria Technical College
Electrical Wireman's License from Electrical Regulations
01.2005 - 12.2005
Electrical foreman
PEC Group Electrical Contractors
12.2002 - 05.2007
Electrician
Ingwe Coal
07.1995 - 09.2002
Electrical apprentice
Eskom
01.1992 - 06.1995
Pretoria West Technical College
N3 from Electrical
01.1992 - 12.1995
Greendale High School
Certificate of Higher Education from Schooling
01.1991 - 12.1991
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