Trade Tested Electrician

Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Trade Tested Electrician
Company
Staff Unlimited
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Pnet
Job description
Description

Trade Tested Electrician (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Location: Gqeberha

Minimum Requirements:
• Trade Tested Electrician
• 3-5 years relevant experience as an artisan in the FMCG industry
• Must be prepared to work shifts and weekends
• Must be immediately available

Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out preventive control of routine equipment according to the plan assigned by the supervisor. Perform electrical consumption controls on main boards, motors, thermographies on electrical boards, review of electrical measurement instruments at the entrance to the plant.
• Carry out maintenance duty on a rotating shift, giving urgent solutions to equipment failures in process following safety guidelines. Assign scheduled tasks in turn when there are no failures. Follow guidelines assigned by the maintenance department.
• Execute scheduled maintenance tasks, according to tasks assigned by the supervisor and requirements of the process areas.
• Inspection and control of auxiliary plant equipment, eg. Ammonia compressor motors, air compressor motors, review of electrical protections (Switches, medium voltage cells, motor guards, etc.)
• Execute the maintenance plan tasks defined by the Maintenance chief effectively and efficiently.
• Know the SOP, SCP and controls to be carried out corresponding to the position.
• Accurate and timely completion of records defined for the position.
• Raise the RJR, GPM notices, and environmental deviations.
• Analyze deviations using the 5 whys tool to find root causes.
• Comply with the 5S scheme of the sector and ensure the standard of the position.
• Comply with the sector's 5S self-audit schedule, defining actions for each deviation.
• Maintain communication with the shift supervisor to ensure quality and productivity.
• Perform relays of shift changes and breaks in the workplace.
• Conduct shift change meetings, reviewing PI and managing pending actions.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa

Q
What is the national minimum wage for electricians in South Africa in 2026?
The national minimum wage applicable to electricians is R31.75 per hour as of 1 March 2026, as gazetted by the Minister of Employment and Labour. This equates to a minimum of R5,780 per month for a standard 45-hour week over 173 working hours. Electricians covered by bargaining councils may have higher rates set by those agreements.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What visa do I need as a foreign electrician to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign electricians qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa if listed under electrical occupations on the Critical Skills List, valid for up to 5 years with no labour market test required. Applications require a job offer, SAQA-verified qualifications, and proof of 3 years experience, processed within 20 working days at R1,520 fee. Spouses receive dependent visas with work rights.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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What qualifications and experience are required to become a certified electrician in South Africa?
A National N2 Certificate in Electrical Engineering plus 24 months practical experience and a passing trade test (Section 13) from an accredited Trade Test Centre are required for Red Seal certification. Holders must register as an Installation Electrician with the Department. Apprenticeships last 36 months minimum.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What are the standard working hours, leave, and benefits for electricians in South Africa?
Under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, electricians work a maximum 45 ordinary hours per week, with overtime at 1.5 times the rate up to 10 hours/week. Employees get 21 consecutive days annual leave per year, 30 days sick leave over 36 months, and 2 weeks paid family responsibility leave. Employers contribute 1% to UIF and skills levy.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour