Red Seal Electricians x2 – Manufacturing
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Cape Town
Posted
17 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job Description
Recruiter:
Sci Tech Placements
Job Ref:
CPT000042/MC
Date posted:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location:
Atlantic Seaboard , South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking 2x Trade Tested (Red Seal) Electricians to join a well‑established manufacturing plant in Atlantis, Cape Town
POSITION INFO:
The role focuses on electrical maintenance, fault‑finding, and breakdown support in a high‑volume production environment.
Minimum Requirements
• Qualified Red Seal / Trade Tested Electrician
• 3–5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment
• PLC fault‑finding
• Preventative & breakdown maintenance experience
• Willingness to work shifts and standby
Apply online or Email CV to
Sci Tech Placements
Job Ref:
CPT000042/MC
Date posted:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location:
Atlantic Seaboard , South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking 2x Trade Tested (Red Seal) Electricians to join a well‑established manufacturing plant in Atlantis, Cape Town
POSITION INFO:
The role focuses on electrical maintenance, fault‑finding, and breakdown support in a high‑volume production environment.
Minimum Requirements
• Qualified Red Seal / Trade Tested Electrician
• 3–5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment
• PLC fault‑finding
• Preventative & breakdown maintenance experience
• Willingness to work shifts and standby
Apply online or Email CV to
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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.
