Electrician - Pretoria West

Pretoria, South Africa
Electrician - Pretoria West
Company
RCL FOODS
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Closing Date 2026/10/09Reference Number RCL260929-1Company RCL FoodsJob Title Electrician - Pretoria WestFunctions EngineeringJob Type Classification PermanentLocation - Town / City Pretoria WestLocation - Province GautengLocation - Country South AfricaJob DescriptionRCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.Visit our website: www.rclfoods.comRCL FOODS is seeking Electrician to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and reports to the Maintenance Manager. Purpose Of The RoleResponsible for maintaining or constructing industrial machinery.Minimum RequirementsMatricMust have an N3, in Electrical engineeringQualified ElectricianDuties & ResponsibilitiesTo ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all Electrical equipment.To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur.To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possibleTo ensure the continued good conditioning of all equipment in the Production Facilities.To ensure that the necessary spare equipment/ instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.To ensure and prevent come back or repeated failures and breakdowns.To implement preventative actions and maintenance to reduce breakdowns.Installation, Maintenance, Service and repair of electrical/ Electronic networks and equipment within the production facilities.Advanced Fault finding on electrical circuits.Ensuring machine availability through minimizing of downtime.Attending to breakdowns, fault findings and rectification.Planned and preventative maintenance on all electrical installations/ equipment.To ensure that all MV and LV Substations are maintained and kept in order with SANS standards.To ensure that SANS 10142 wiring regulations are adhered to always.To ensure that SANS 10108 hazardous location regulations are adhered to always.To ensure compliance to the work permit/ lockout system in use at RCL Foods Consumer division.To ensure compliance to all safety policies of the company and safety regulations.To ensure all Safety devices on all equipment to be in place and working 100% always.Knowledge and compliance with SHEQ legislation and regulations.Adhere to food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental and other risk management requirements standards as per OHS Act, COID Act.To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all instrumentation equipment.To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.To ensure that the necessary spare instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.HMI’s, PLCs And SCADA SystemsTo ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all soft PLC hardware.Must be capable to program small changes and requirements to PLCs and SCADA system.To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.To ensure that all new small-scale projects/ changes and modifications are implemented and completed to the requirements of the Plant Engineer/ Engineering Manager.Implement projects in the shortest period without financial loss to the company.Ensure successful implementation of small scale projects, and testing after implementation compulsory.Ensure correct devices, machinery and software applications are installed for the correct processes.

Frequently asked questions

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 for electricians in South Africa is R30.45 per hour as of 1 March 2026, equating to R5,478 per month for a 45-hour week. Electricians must receive at least 1.5 times this rate for overtime beyond 45 hours weekly. This applies under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act sectoral determinations.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What qualifications and experience are required for electrician jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants need an NQF Level 4 Electrical Engineering qualification plus a minimum of 3 years registered apprenticeship completed by 2026. A valid Wireman’s Licence from the Department is mandatory for installation work. No exceptions apply for unregistered candidates in formal employment.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What are the standard working hours and annual leave for electricians in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, electricians work a maximum of 45 hours per week with no more than 9 hours daily under the BCEA as of 2026. They receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of service plus 10 public holidays. Sick leave totals 30 days over 3 years.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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How are electricians taxed on salaries in South Africa for the 2026 tax year?
As per SARS, electricians earning R237,101 to R370,500 annually pay 26% tax on income above R237,100 with rebates of R17,235 for under-65s as of the 2026/27 year. Monthly PAYE deductions apply automatically for salaries above R95,750 per year. UIF contributions remain at 1% of salary up to R17,712 monthly.
Source: South African Revenue Service