Company
Persona Staff
Location
Cape Town
Posted
7 days ago
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Job description
Responsibilities:
• Technical audits on properties.
• Examine under recoveries from a technical perspective.
• Make technical drawings of metering reticulation of examined properties.
• Installation of electrical metering equipment.
• Calculate / forecast recoveries.
• Stock management.
• General administrative tasks.
Requirements:
• A qualified electrician with at least N4 qualification.
• At least 2 years metering related experience.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Excellent client service skills.
• Driver’s License.
• Timekeeping and planning.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Computer literate.
• Deadline and goal orientated.
• The ability to work under pressure.
To apply, please send your CV to
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.
• Technical audits on properties.
• Examine under recoveries from a technical perspective.
• Make technical drawings of metering reticulation of examined properties.
• Installation of electrical metering equipment.
• Calculate / forecast recoveries.
• Stock management.
• General administrative tasks.
Requirements:
• A qualified electrician with at least N4 qualification.
• At least 2 years metering related experience.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Excellent client service skills.
• Driver’s License.
• Timekeeping and planning.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Computer literate.
• Deadline and goal orientated.
• The ability to work under pressure.
To apply, please send your CV to
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.
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Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa
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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.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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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.
Source: Department of Home Affairs
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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.
Source: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
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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.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour