Auto Electrician
Company
Profile Personnel
Location
Gqeberha
Via
via Job Mail
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Auto Electrician to join a well establish company in Gqeberha.
If you meet the requirements below and are ready to excel in a challenging and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Requirements:
• Auto Electrical Trade Test and Matric (Grade 12).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience working on earthmoving machines and excavators.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of working with extremely high voltage systems (must excel in this area).
Key Responsibilities:
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems on earthmoving equipment and excavators.
• Ensure the safe handling and operation of extreme high-voltage systems.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards while completing work efficiently.
Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Marlene Williams at [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
If you meet the requirements below and are ready to excel in a challenging and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Requirements:
• Auto Electrical Trade Test and Matric (Grade 12).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience working on earthmoving machines and excavators.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of working with extremely high voltage systems (must excel in this area).
Key Responsibilities:
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems on earthmoving equipment and excavators.
• Ensure the safe handling and operation of extreme high-voltage systems.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards while completing work efficiently.
Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Marlene Williams at [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
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.
