Industrial Electrician
Company
Ohmni Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
25 days ago
Via
Executive Placements ☑️
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
• Installation, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial electrical systems
• Cable pulling, glanding, and termination (LV & control wiring)
• Installation of panels, MCCs, cable trays, and containment
• Fault finding and breakdown support on industrial equipment
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Working safely on live industrial and construction sites
• Traveling to sites as required by project schedules
Requirements
• Qualified Industrial Electrician (Red Seal preferred)
• Proven experience in industrial and site-based environments
• Comfortable with travel and working away from home when required
• Valid driver’s license (essential)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and site procedures
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
Advantageous
• Experience with PLC panels, instrumentation, or automation systems
• Experience on factories, plants, power stations, or large construction sites
• Working at heights and confined space certification
What We Offer
• Long-term project opportunities
• Exposure to complex industrial electrical installations
• Competitive, market-related remuneration
• Professional growth in an industrial environment
📠Location: Site-based (travel required)
🕒 Type: Contract / Permanent (depending on experience)
• Installation, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial electrical systems
• Cable pulling, glanding, and termination (LV & control wiring)
• Installation of panels, MCCs, cable trays, and containment
• Fault finding and breakdown support on industrial equipment
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Working safely on live industrial and construction sites
• Traveling to sites as required by project schedules
Requirements
• Qualified Industrial Electrician (Red Seal preferred)
• Proven experience in industrial and site-based environments
• Comfortable with travel and working away from home when required
• Valid driver’s license (essential)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and site procedures
• Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
Advantageous
• Experience with PLC panels, instrumentation, or automation systems
• Experience on factories, plants, power stations, or large construction sites
• Working at heights and confined space certification
What We Offer
• Long-term project opportunities
• Exposure to complex industrial electrical installations
• Competitive, market-related remuneration
• Professional growth in an industrial environment
📠Location: Site-based (travel required)
🕒 Type: Contract / Permanent (depending on experience)
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.
