Electrician Contract
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Durban
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
10 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job Description
Recruiter:
Hlabahlosile
Job Ref:
Elmarie
Date posted:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
Neg
SUMMARY:
I am recruiting for a Electrician for my client in the automotive Industry in Umbogintwini. Must have 80% Electrical experience & 20% mechanical
POSITION INFO:
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Matric
• Red Seal Trade Certificate Millwright/Electrician
• Very strong in Electrical
• Experience & knowledge in reading electrical schematics drawings
• Siemens S5/S7 (PLC)
• 4 + years’ experience
• Panel building (assembling the various components of the panel, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers, and wiring them together)
• Installation and Wiring
• Testing and Quality Control
• Industrial manufacturing, electrical control panels
Hlabahlosile
Job Ref:
Elmarie
Date posted:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
Neg
SUMMARY:
I am recruiting for a Electrician for my client in the automotive Industry in Umbogintwini. Must have 80% Electrical experience & 20% mechanical
POSITION INFO:
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Matric
• Red Seal Trade Certificate Millwright/Electrician
• Very strong in Electrical
• Experience & knowledge in reading electrical schematics drawings
• Siemens S5/S7 (PLC)
• 4 + years’ experience
• Panel building (assembling the various components of the panel, such as switches, relays, and circuit breakers, and wiring them together)
• Installation and Wiring
• Testing and Quality Control
• Industrial manufacturing, electrical control panels
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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.
