Maintenance Electrician
Company
Express Employment Professionals Durban
Location
uMhlanga
Posted
50 minutes ago
Via
via Pnet
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
• Make sure and maintain machines in a good, clean and working order
• To perform services, modifications and repairs
• To undertake all planned maintenance work as per schedules
• To complete all specified work within the time limits
• To make sure that all plant equipment is kept in good and working order
• To undertake all Electrical / Mechanical work related to breakdowns when required
• Assist with new installtions, projects and robotics programming
• To help to ensure that start-up checks are done
• To help to ensure that all preventative checks are done
• Maintaining full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this positions control
• To work in accordance with the current shift pattern
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualified Electrician
• Presses Hydraulics
• Factory maintenance
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• tools
• prevantative and predictive maintenance
• High pressure pumps
• Electrical advanced
• PLC's
• Make sure and maintain machines in a good, clean and working order
• To perform services, modifications and repairs
• To undertake all planned maintenance work as per schedules
• To complete all specified work within the time limits
• To make sure that all plant equipment is kept in good and working order
• To undertake all Electrical / Mechanical work related to breakdowns when required
• Assist with new installtions, projects and robotics programming
• To help to ensure that start-up checks are done
• To help to ensure that all preventative checks are done
• Maintaining full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this positions control
• To work in accordance with the current shift pattern
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualified Electrician
• Presses Hydraulics
• Factory maintenance
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• tools
• prevantative and predictive maintenance
• High pressure pumps
• Electrical advanced
• PLC's
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Plumber Jobs in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage for plumbers in South Africa is R28.79 per hour as of 1 March 2026. This equates to R5,184.20 for a 180-hour month with overtime paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week.
What qualifications and experience are required for plumber jobs in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, plumbers must hold a National Certificate: Plumbing NQF Level 4 from a registered TVET college plus 3 years of documented apprenticeship experience. Registration with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board is mandatory before starting work.
What documents are needed to apply for plumber jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, applicants must submit a certified ID copy, NQF Level 4 plumbing certificate, proof of 3 years apprenticeship, and a valid tax number from SARS. Applications are processed via the ESSA online portal with results issued within 14 working days.
What are the standard working hours and leave entitlements for plumbers in South Africa?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, plumbers work a maximum of 45 hours per week with 21 consecutive days of annual leave after 12 months of service. Sick leave is 30 days over a 3-year cycle and family responsibility leave is 3 days per year.
