Industrial Electrician
Cape Town, South AfricaCompany
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa
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.
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.
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.
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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