Red Seal Electricians (Paarden Eiland, Montague Gardens and Epping)
Company
Swift International Human Resources
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Pnet
Job Description
Reference: CEN001265-SM-1
Position available for a Red Seal Electrician.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Essential: Recognized Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).
• Experience: Usually 3–5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or construction experience.
• Education: Grade 12 or N4–N6 Electrical Engineering.
• License: Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Wireman’s License and experience with HVAC or PLC systems.
Key Job Specifications & Responsibilities:
• Installation & Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, distribution boards, transformers, and electrical equipment.
• Fault Finding: Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues using testing devices (e.g., multimeters).
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work complies with electrical codes, safety standards (e.g., OHS Act), and regulations.
• Technical Drawings: Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Environment: Frequently working in manufacturing, mining, or industrial environments, requiring experience with PLC systems.
• Standby / Overtime: Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or standby for emergency breakdowns.
Duties & Responsibilities
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.
Position available for a Red Seal Electrician.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
• Essential: Recognized Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal).
• Experience: Usually 3–5 years of industrial, manufacturing, or construction experience.
• Education: Grade 12 or N4–N6 Electrical Engineering.
• License: Valid Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Wireman’s License and experience with HVAC or PLC systems.
Key Job Specifications & Responsibilities:
• Installation & Maintenance: Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, distribution boards, transformers, and electrical equipment.
• Fault Finding: Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical issues using testing devices (e.g., multimeters).
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work complies with electrical codes, safety standards (e.g., OHS Act), and regulations.
• Technical Drawings: Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
• Environment: Frequently working in manufacturing, mining, or industrial environments, requiring experience with PLC systems.
• Standby / Overtime: Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or standby for emergency breakdowns.
Duties & Responsibilities
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in South Africa from 1 January 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the minimum wage for welders in South Africa is R27.85 per hour as of 1 January 2026 under the National Minimum Wage Act. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times this rate for hours worked beyond 45 per week in the metal industry.
What qualifications and experience does the Department of Employment and Labour require for welder jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders must hold a minimum N2 certificate in welding plus 3 years documented experience or a Red Seal trade certificate issued by QCTO. Candidates without these credentials are ineligible for formal sector positions.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, Red Seal certificate or N2 qualification, proof of 3 years experience, and a valid tax number from SARS. Applications without these four documents are rejected at the labour centre.
What are the legal working hours and annual leave entitlements for welders in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week with 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service. Public holidays and family responsibility leave of 3 days per year are additional entitlements.
