Senior Electrician Power Generation
Company
Hlabahlosile
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via BeBee
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead electrical maintenance and fault-finding on plant equipment
• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and uptime
• Supervise and support junior artisans on-site
• Perform installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Assist with breakdowns and root cause analysis
• Maintain compliance with electrical standards and procedures
📢 Requirements:
• Trade Tested Electrician (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience in a similar industrial / plant environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior artisans
• Solid understanding of electrical systems and safety standards
• Willingness to train, coach, and develop junior team members
• Lead electrical maintenance and fault-finding on plant equipment
• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and uptime
• Supervise and support junior artisans on-site
• Perform installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Assist with breakdowns and root cause analysis
• Maintain compliance with electrical standards and procedures
📢 Requirements:
• Trade Tested Electrician (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience in a similar industrial / plant environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior artisans
• Solid understanding of electrical systems and safety standards
• Willingness to train, coach, and develop junior team members
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.
