Career Opportunity for Skilled Automation Electrician

Career Opportunity for Skilled Automation Electrician


Company
Agri-Logiq
Location
Cape Town
Via
Adzuna
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Job Description
We are hiring a Skilled Site Electrician / Technician, based in the southern suburbs, (moving to the northern suburbs in August) of Cape Town, who will join the manufacturing and installation team, responsible for building, installing, maintenance, and repair of IOT electrical connected systems, equipment and machinery within the agricultural sector.

If you're interested in this opportunity, visit our website at www.agrilogiq.com for more details.

To apply, please fill in this form. Please do not apply if you do not have a valid drivers licence

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What do we require from you?
• Drivers licence and eligible for a passport
• 5-7 years work experience within an electrical automation space
• N-level studies
• IT literate
• Ability to work at heights
• Physical ability to lift to 30 kgs

An extended understanding of electrical circuits such as 3-phase motor circuits, high-voltage AC 400V/230V and low-voltage AC or DC 24V/12V and relay, contactor and PLC switching and troubleshooting.

Skills, Characteristics and Abilities
• Strong customer service focus
• Clean criminal record
• Valid driver's licence
• Valid passport
• Good communication skills
• Based in Cape Town with own transport
• Willing to travel locally & internationally
• Able to work independently or in teams under pressure

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The Department of Employment and Labour sets the National Minimum Wage at R28.79 per hour for plumbers as of 1 March 2026. This applies to all Sectoral Determination 13 workers with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 45 hours per week. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
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Candidates must hold a Red Seal trade certificate issued after passing the QCTO trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be registered on the National Artisan Database by 31 December 2025 for 2026 employment. No plumber may be employed without this qualification under the Skills Development Act.
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