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 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.
