Electrician
Company
MECS Africa
Location
Pretoria
Posted
10 days ago
Via
Executive Placements ☑️
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in compliance with applicable codes.
• Ensure system integration and engineering alignment on relevant projects.
• Install meters and obtain required verification codes.
• Build and wire electrical panels.
• Install and configure network and RS485 communication systems.
• Perform fault finding and rectify identified issues.
• Supervise installation activities where required.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and within project timelines.
Qualifications
• Matric Certificate
• N6 Electrical qualification or similar
• Trade Test certification
• Wireman’s licence advantageous
Skills and Experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Minimum 2 years of project experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in compliance with applicable codes.
• Ensure system integration and engineering alignment on relevant projects.
• Install meters and obtain required verification codes.
• Build and wire electrical panels.
• Install and configure network and RS485 communication systems.
• Perform fault finding and rectify identified issues.
• Supervise installation activities where required.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and within project timelines.
Qualifications
• Matric Certificate
• N6 Electrical qualification or similar
• Trade Test certification
• Wireman’s licence advantageous
Skills and Experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Minimum 2 years of project experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Ability to manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
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.
