Electrician Ref: 4183

Electrician Ref: 4183

Cape Town, South Africa

Company
NDC Personnel
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Job Mail

Job Description
This role involves overseeing electrical maintenance and repairs across all machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal plant efficiency and productivity. You will manage planned maintenance, breakdown support, fault finding, shutdown activities, and new installations, while ensuring machinery operates to required standards. The role also includes implementing electrical upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce downtime.

To be considered, you should have a National Senior Certificate and be a Trade Tested Electrician with an N2 Electrical qualification. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment is required, along with PLC experience and strong electrical knowledge. You should demonstrate good communication and numerical skills, with the ability to think critically, solve problems, and work independently under pressure. A proactive, reliable, and safety-focused approach is essential for success in this role.

To start the application process, send your CV to NDC Personnel and Contractors today: [email protected] / [email protected].

NDC Personnel and Contractors adheres to the requirements of the POPI Act. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the minimum wage for electrician jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage applicable to electricians is R30.49 per hour effective 1 March 2026, equating to R5,952 per month for a standard 45-hour week (195 hours). Under the NEC for the Electrical Contracting Industry Main Agreement (adjusted for 2026), qualified electricians receive a minimum of R26,500 per month. Overtime rates are 1.5 times the ordinary rate for the first 10 hours and double thereafter.
Q What work visa is required for foreign electricians to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign electricians qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa, valid for up to 5 years, as the occupation is listed on the 2026 Critical Skills List. Applicants must provide a job offer, SAQA-verified NQF Level 4 Electrician qualification, and 3 years experience. The application fee is R1,520, processed within 8 weeks via VFS Global.
Q What qualifications and experience are needed for electrician jobs in South Africa?
Candidates require a National Technical Certificate N3 in Electrical Engineering, 24 months verified practical workplace experience, and a passing trade test for the Occupational Certificate: Electrician at NQF Level 4. Apprenticeship programmes last 36 months minimum. No prior degree is needed, but maths and science at N2 level are prerequisites.
Q What documents are required to apply for electrician registration in South Africa?
Submit your trade test pass certificate, completed practical experience logbook (24 months), certified ID or passport copy, two passport photos, and proof of payment of R500 fee to a Labour Centre. Employers must verify via the DOL portal post-submission. Approval grants a registration number valid for 3 years.
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