Electrical Technician
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs
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.
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.
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.
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.
