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 Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for qualified plumbers in South Africa from 1 March 2026?
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.
Which trade test certificate is required to legally work as a plumber in South Africa in 2026?
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.
How many annual leave days and sick leave days are plumbers entitled to under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in 2026?
Plumbers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment and 30 days of paid sick leave over a 36-month cycle. The leave must be taken within 6 months after the leave cycle ends or it is forfeited.
What documents must be submitted when applying for a plumber position through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate, proof of residence, and a completed Z83 form to the nearest labour centre. All documents must be uploaded to the ESSA online portal by 30 June 2026 for the annual placement cycle.
