Red Seal Electricians (Paarden Eiland, Montague Gardens and Epping)
Company
Swift International Human Resources
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Pnet
Job Description
Reference: CEN001265-SM-1
Position available for a Red Seal Electrician.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Essential: Recognized Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).
• Experience: Usually 3–5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or construction experience.
• Education: Grade 12 or N4–N6 Electrical Engineering.
• License: Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Wireman’s License and experience with HVAC or PLC systems.
Key Job Specifications & Responsibilities:
• Installation & Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, distribution boards, transformers, and electrical equipment.
• Fault Finding: Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues using testing devices (e.g., multimeters).
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work complies with electrical codes, safety standards (e.g., OHS Act), and regulations.
• Technical Drawings: Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Environment: Frequently working in manufacturing, mining, or industrial environments, requiring experience with PLC systems.
• Standby / Overtime: Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or standby for emergency breakdowns.
Duties & Responsibilities
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.
Position available for a Red Seal Electrician.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Essential: Recognized Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).
• Experience: Usually 3–5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or construction experience.
• Education: Grade 12 or N4–N6 Electrical Engineering.
• License: Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Wireman’s License and experience with HVAC or PLC systems.
Key Job Specifications & Responsibilities:
• Installation & Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, distribution boards, transformers, and electrical equipment.
• Fault Finding: Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues using testing devices (e.g., multimeters).
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work complies with electrical codes, safety standards (e.g., OHS Act), and regulations.
• Technical Drawings: Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Environment: Frequently working in manufacturing, mining, or industrial environments, requiring experience with PLC systems.
• Standby / Overtime: Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or standby for emergency breakdowns.
Duties & Responsibilities
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Electrician Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for electricians in South Africa is R28.79 per hour as of 1 March 2026. Electricians working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. This applies to all registered electrical contractors under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
What qualifications and experience are required to work as an electrician in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an NQF Level 4 electrical engineering certificate plus a completed trade test at a registered trade test centre. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required before the trade test, with registration on the National Artisan Database mandatory from 1 January 2026.
What documents are needed to apply for electrician jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, NQF Level 4 certificate, trade test results, and proof of 3 years experience via the ESSA online portal. Applications without a valid Certificate of Compliance number are rejected immediately.
What are the standard working hours and leave benefits for electricians in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service as of 2026. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is 3 days per year.
