Electrician - Manufacturing Industry

Electrician - Manufacturing Industry


Company
First Degree Recruitment
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Executive Placements β˜‘οΈ

Job Description
A leading manufacturing company is looking for a qualified Electrician to join their PE Factory team.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on artisan with strong factory and production maintenance experience.

? Minimum Requirements:
β€’ Qualified Electrician with Trade Test.
β€’ Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment.
β€’ Manufacturing or factory maintenance experience essential.
β€’ Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
β€’ Knowledge of production equipment and plant maintenance.
β€’ Ability to work shifts and under pressure.
β€’ Strong attention to safety and compliance.

? Key Responsibilities:
β€’ Electrical maintenance and repairs on factory equipment.
β€’ Fault-finding and breakdown response.
β€’ Preventative maintenance on production machinery.
β€’ Minimise plant downtime and improve operational efficiency.
β€’ Ensure electrical compliance and safety standards are maintained.
β€’ Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Electrician Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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