Electrical Technician – Prepaid Meters
Company
Western Cape Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Adzuna
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Job Description
Technical Services Provider based in Cape Town has an opportunity for an Electrical Technician to join their team. Your responsibilities will include technical audits on properties, stock management, installing prepaid meters as well as compiling technical drawings and forecasting recoveries.
Trade Test with related N4 qualification
2 Years of prepaid meter experience
Fully Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
Valid Drivers License
Computer Literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Kindly note that if you have not received any feedback 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Trade Test with related N4 qualification
2 Years of prepaid meter experience
Fully Bilingual in Afrikaans and English
Valid Drivers License
Computer Literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Kindly note that if you have not received any feedback 2 weeks after your application, please consider your application 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.
