Rig Electrician

Rig Electrician


Company
Global Projects Services AG
Location
Pretoria
Posted
20 days ago
Via
LinkedIn

Job Description
Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Company: Saipem

Project: Saipem 10K

Job Title: Rig Electrician

Location: Israel/Worldwide

Mission
• According with superior instructions, carry out daily maintenance and check of electrical equipment ensuring full respect of operative safety rules

Tasks
• Be safety minded during in all works and behaviours, use compulsory protective equipment and ensure the same for subordinates
• Carry out own duties according to the Emergency Preparedness Action Plan
• Ensure that before any maintenance activity is started, a proper risk evaluation is carried out, precautions are taken and the work permit is signed
• Attend safety drills and meetings held on the rig
• Apply all relevant work and safety procedures issued by Saipem and the Operator
• Promptly report any safety hazard, accident, near-miss accident and non-conformance through proper channels

Requirements
• Minimum 4 year-experience (during the past 5 years), during which the Candidate has covered the position as Electrician (or higher position).
• Offshore expereince in drilling or offshore constrution vessels
• Confident user of English language
• Valid BOSIET

What We Can Offer To You
• 12 months – renewable
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance.
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.

Additional Information

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we stand against discrimination based on gender identity, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of SAIPEM companies unique.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more in our career page: https://gps.ncorehr.com/

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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