Senior Electrician - KZN (Upper Highway)
Company
Pro Talent
Posted
7 hours ago
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Job Description
Introduction
Our Client is looking for a suitably qualified Senior Electrician to join their team and undertake a variety of tasks relating to installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting electrical systems on generators.
The below is non-negoiatable:
• Trade Test Certificate
• Wireman License
• Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
• Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate controls and monitors the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialised tasks activities associated with medium/low voltage electrical installations
Perform effective troubleshooting or fault finding to identify hazards or malfunctions and, repair or substitute damaged units
Coordinate and implement service maintenance plans
Respond to urgent or unscheduled work requests
Perform record keeping, and reporting
Desired Experience & Qualification
Relevant Tertiary Education in relevance to the role
Trade Test Certificate
Wireman License
Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Drivers License
Package & Remuneration
A Salary package of up to R19 000
Mon to Fri
Company Vehicle
Our Client is looking for a suitably qualified Senior Electrician to join their team and undertake a variety of tasks relating to installations, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting electrical systems on generators.
The below is non-negoiatable:
• Trade Test Certificate
• Wireman License
• Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
• Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinate controls and monitors the set-up, work in progress and completion of specialised tasks activities associated with medium/low voltage electrical installations
Perform effective troubleshooting or fault finding to identify hazards or malfunctions and, repair or substitute damaged units
Coordinate and implement service maintenance plans
Respond to urgent or unscheduled work requests
Perform record keeping, and reporting
Desired Experience & Qualification
Relevant Tertiary Education in relevance to the role
Trade Test Certificate
Wireman License
Registered with the Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECBSA)
Must be able to issue Certificate of Compliance (CoC)
Drivers License
Package & Remuneration
A Salary package of up to R19 000
Mon to Fri
Company Vehicle
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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.
