Company
REIS Holdings, Inc.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
3 days ago
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Job description
RECENTLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
Trade Test Essential
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 + Overtime
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a recently qualified Electrician who has successfully completed their apprenticeship and obtained their Trade Test.
This opportunity is ideal for a young artisan looking to build a long-term career within a heavy industrial environment, where they will receive excellent technical exposure, practical experience and ongoing development.
Whether you have recently qualified or have gained limited post-trade experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills within a well-established company.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Install, maintain and test electrical equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations.
• Work closely with senior artisans and the maintenance team.
• Be available to work overtime when required.
Requirements
✓ Qualified Electrician.
✓ Trade Test (Red Seal) Essential
✓ Recently completed apprenticeship or limited post-trade experience.
✓ Passion for heavy industry or manufacturing
✓ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
✓ Eager to learn and develop technically
✓ Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
✓ Own reliable transport.
Send a detailed WORD CV + decent head and shoulders corporate photo to:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Trade Test Essential
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 + Overtime
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a recently qualified Electrician who has successfully completed their apprenticeship and obtained their Trade Test.
This opportunity is ideal for a young artisan looking to build a long-term career within a heavy industrial environment, where they will receive excellent technical exposure, practical experience and ongoing development.
Whether you have recently qualified or have gained limited post-trade experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills within a well-established company.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Install, maintain and test electrical equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations.
• Work closely with senior artisans and the maintenance team.
• Be available to work overtime when required.
Requirements
✓ Qualified Electrician.
✓ Trade Test (Red Seal) Essential
✓ Recently completed apprenticeship or limited post-trade experience.
✓ Passion for heavy industry or manufacturing
✓ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
✓ Eager to learn and develop technically
✓ Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
✓ Own reliable transport.
Send a detailed WORD CV + decent head and shoulders corporate photo to:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa
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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