Electrician - Gqeberha Mill
Company
PepsiCo
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
Overview:
• *We are PepsiCo**
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *Job Overview**: To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards.
- Fitted fuse boxes, circuits & wiring systems and equipment.
- Inspected & tested fused boxes, circuits, wiring systems & equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must possess solid electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Able to install, commission, refurbish and improve equipment unsupervised.
- Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
- Executed pneumatic repairs.
- Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12.
- NQF 3 Trade Tested Electrician.
- Three to five years relevant experience as a qualified artisan.
• *“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
• *We are PepsiCo**
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *Job Overview**: To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards.
- Fitted fuse boxes, circuits & wiring systems and equipment.
- Inspected & tested fused boxes, circuits, wiring systems & equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must possess solid electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Able to install, commission, refurbish and improve equipment unsupervised.
- Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
- Executed pneumatic repairs.
- Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12.
- NQF 3 Trade Tested Electrician.
- Three to five years relevant experience as a qualified artisan.
• *“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
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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.
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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.
