Building Service Electrical Technician
Company
Seigo Staffing
Location
Pretoria
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via BeBee
Job Description
Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 03/16/2026
Requirements
Applicants must have the following requirements:
Must have a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Must have at least 5 years of work experience in the consulting engineering industry.
Must have a strong background in C&I and CCTV systems.
Must have a background in multidisciplinary projects.
Must be experienced to work with medium voltage switchgear and reticulation, substations and low voltage reticulation.
Must be experienced with measurement and payment using Bill of Quantities.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD for purposes of reading and editing drawings.
Must have strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Must have a valid Code-08 driver's license.
If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
Applicants must have the following requirements:
Must have a Bachelor of Technology Degree or a National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Must have at least 5 years of work experience in the consulting engineering industry.
Must have a strong background in C&I and CCTV systems.
Must have a background in multidisciplinary projects.
Must be experienced to work with medium voltage switchgear and reticulation, substations and low voltage reticulation.
Must be experienced with measurement and payment using Bill of Quantities.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD for purposes of reading and editing drawings.
Must have strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Must have a valid Code-08 driver's license.
If you don't hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
