Electrician

Electrician


Company
Al Futtaim Group
Location
Cairo
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via GulfTalent.com

Job Description
Company Overview

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the Role

The electrician is responsible for maintaining all electrical equipment on the shop floor. This includes assisting with store remodeling and catalogue launch plans in collaboration with the Interior Design Group. The role involves scheduling and executing maintenance and repair tasks to ensure operational safety for employees and customers.

What You Will Do
• Assist the interior designers during store remodeling or catalogue launch planning, providing expertise in electrical setups.
• Establish plans and lists of materials for work with the Com-In Department, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Liaise with the Com-In Manager to determine routine maintenance needs and formulate a work schedule including performance timelines and costs.
• Compile lists of necessary materials and equipment for projects and coordinate with the Workshop Coordinator for purchases.
• Set up, dismantle, and maintain store fixtures as well as assist in their repair and maintenance.
• Assist in furniture assembly for display purposes and repair damaged merchandise when necessary.

Required Skills to Be Successful
• Expertise in electrical installations and maintenance.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong customer focus with a proactive approach to improvement.
• Team player with individual accountability and leadership skills.

What Qualifies You for the Role
• Higher school or trade school graduate.
• Three years of relevant electrical experience, preferably in a retail environment.
• Technical skills in finishing carpentry, woodwork, metalwork, painting, wall and floor coverings, and electrical installations.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic preferred.

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate

The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational, and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement, and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation, and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.

Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services, and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.

AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed-use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

About Al-Futtaim Malls

Al-Futtaim Malls provides development and asset management expertise, specializing in building retail-led super regional malls in prime locations across MENA and beyond. With a proven track record of creating both sustainable revenue growth and value enhancement for tenants, Al-Futtaim Malls delivers exceptional experiences and exciting shopping environments for customers.

Part of the Al-Futtaim Group, Al-Futtaim Malls leadership team brings more than 30 years of experience and a deep understanding and knowledge of the retail sector, both from a shopper’s point of view but as curators of space or landlords to other brands. The company has a directly managed portfolio including over 9 million square feet of retail space across four malls in the MENA region and two under development. Malls under the Al-Futtaim Malls portfolio include Dubai Festival City Mall and Festival Plaza in the UAE, Cairo Festival City Mall in Egypt, Doha Festival City in Qatar, and Zenata Mall, Morocco.

Leveraging the expertise of its parent company, Al-Futtaim Malls established PLEX Management Services offering a full array of services including asset management and development, leasing, and brand experience expertise to shopping mall landlords and retail organizations globally. Implementing global best practice and deploying Al-Futtaim Mall’s deep understanding of mall management and retail dynamics, PLEX promises to deliver continuous growth and long-term value for its partners.

About Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies

Al-Futtaim Engineering & Technologies offers customers complete engineering and systems integration solutions.

The engineering arm operates in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt providing a wide variety of products and services from air conditioning, scaffolding and access solutions, elevators and escalators, control and life safety, facilities management, building products, MEP, energy management, technology infrastructure, and digital transformation.

The technologies division provides complete business solutions to large, medium, and small customers that include contact centre solutions, business applications, business intelligence, data management, advanced analytics amongst others. The IT infrastructure portfolio comprises IP telephony, ELV systems, networking solutions, professional audio-visual solutions, and managed services.

These solutions are further complemented by services that include project management, installation, testing, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance contracts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Electrician Jobs

Q What is the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in Egypt in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, the minimum wage for electricians in Egypt is 8,500 EGP per month as of January 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 48 per week. Electricians receive an additional 500 EGP monthly allowance for tools and safety equipment.
Q What education and experience are required to qualify for electrician jobs in Egypt?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, applicants need a technical diploma from a Ministry-accredited vocational institute plus 2 years of documented experience. A valid electrical safety certificate issued after passing the national exam is mandatory for all roles.
Q What documents are needed to apply for electrician positions through official Egyptian channels?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, submit a national ID, technical diploma, 2-year experience certificate, and electrical safety certificate via the Manpower portal by March 2026 deadlines. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format with a recent medical fitness report from a government hospital.
Q What are the standard working hours and annual leave for electricians in Egypt?
As per the Ministry of Manpower, electricians work 48 hours per week with a maximum of 8 hours daily from 2026. Annual leave is 21 days after the first year of employment plus 7 days sick leave with full pay upon medical verification.
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