Industrial Electrician
Company
Network Engineering
Location
Durban North
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via Pnet
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Job Description
Reference: NES025378-Hun-1
Job Opportunity:
Skilled Industrial Electrician with furnace experience? Secure a stable role in Durban with a high-performing engineering environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job & Company description:
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in precision components and heavy industrial solutions. With decades of industry presence, they operate in demanding production environments, supplying critical parts to major sectors. The company is known for strong operational standards, reliability, and a focus on maintaining high-performance equipment and processes.
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial electrical systems within a furnace-based manufacturing environment. This includes fault-finding on machinery, working on 3-phase systems, reading and interpreting electrical drawings, and ensuring equipment uptime. You will support production by resolving breakdowns efficiently and maintaining high safety and operational standards.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
• Trade Tested Electrician (essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment (furnaces highly advantageous)
• Strong fault-finding on industrial machinery and electrical systems
• Solid knowledge of conventional systems (contactors, relays – non-PLC)
• Experience working with 3-phase systems and interpreting electrical drawings
Apply now!
Are you ready to elevate your engineering career? Send your CV to [email protected].
Clients seeking top engineering talent, let me help you find the perfect fit—reach out at the same email address. Let's build the future together!
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
Package & Remuneration
R 360 000 - R 480 000 - Annually
Job Opportunity:
Skilled Industrial Electrician with furnace experience? Secure a stable role in Durban with a high-performing engineering environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job & Company description:
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in precision components and heavy industrial solutions. With decades of industry presence, they operate in demanding production environments, supplying critical parts to major sectors. The company is known for strong operational standards, reliability, and a focus on maintaining high-performance equipment and processes.
You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial electrical systems within a furnace-based manufacturing environment. This includes fault-finding on machinery, working on 3-phase systems, reading and interpreting electrical drawings, and ensuring equipment uptime. You will support production by resolving breakdowns efficiently and maintaining high safety and operational standards.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
• Trade Tested Electrician (essential)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment (furnaces highly advantageous)
• Strong fault-finding on industrial machinery and electrical systems
• Solid knowledge of conventional systems (contactors, relays – non-PLC)
• Experience working with 3-phase systems and interpreting electrical drawings
Apply now!
Are you ready to elevate your engineering career? Send your CV to [email protected].
Clients seeking top engineering talent, let me help you find the perfect fit—reach out at the same email address. Let's build the future together!
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
Package & Remuneration
R 360 000 - R 480 000 - Annually
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
