Electrician - Mountain Valley
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Durban
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Job Description
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
• Start-up and running of processing plant.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Order spares, follow up on orders.
• Daily attending to breakdowns in processing plant.
• Maintaining and implementing the continuous improvement programme (20 keys) as well as the Health, Safety and Environmental programme.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Qualified Electrician (Red Seal).
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of PLC’s.
• Experience of MEYN evisceration equipment will be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate – MS Office.
• Ammonia experience will be advantageous.
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Initiative and ability to progress in a multi-skilled environment, a willingness to learn as well as personal and professional integrity are key requirements.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, shifts and/or standby.
• Fluent in English and another language will be preferable.
Camperdown
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Published Date: 23 February 2026
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
• Start-up and running of processing plant.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Order spares, follow up on orders.
• Daily attending to breakdowns in processing plant.
• Maintaining and implementing the continuous improvement programme (20 keys) as well as the Health, Safety and Environmental programme.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Qualified Electrician (Red Seal).
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of PLC’s.
• Experience of MEYN evisceration equipment will be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate – MS Office.
• Ammonia experience will be advantageous.
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Initiative and ability to progress in a multi-skilled environment, a willingness to learn as well as personal and professional integrity are key requirements.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, shifts and/or standby.
• Fluent in English and another language will be preferable.
Camperdown
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Published Date: 23 February 2026
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
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.
