Electrician - PMB & Howick
Company
Workforce Staffing
Location
Durban
Posted
20 hours ago
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Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Electrician at our client's site in Howick
Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out daily plant check as required
Assist the electrical foreman in planning leading, organizing and controlling the electrical department and its function
Carry out repairs to motors, control equipment and other electrical equipment
Accurately record all work done on job cards or on planned maintenance schedules
Report all serious defects and defects which could not be repaired to the electrical foreman and engineer
Carry out planned maintenance scheduled as required
Carry out safety inspections on equipment and plant as required
Undertake any reasonable request of electrical foreman or engineering manager
Perform stand-by duties on an ongoing basis
Control electrical inventory and spares
Review and comment on work done by artisans and maintenance workers on breakdowns and electrical department on a daily basis
Assist electricians on breakdown and provide training when needed to electricians
Desired Experience & Qualification
Theory training in the electrical trade , equivalent to N6
Practical training and qualified with Trade Test
Basic training on AC & DC Variable Speed Drives
Knowledge and understanding of PLC’s
Knowledge and Skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of electricity, electrical and electronic equipment and the tools used in the industry.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems on industrial machinery.
• To be practically inclined and have ability to work with hands and tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, both schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• Ability to work extensive hours
Package & Remuneration
Fixed Salary: R20 971.36
Pension Fund: 7.5% company contribution & 7.5 % employee contribution
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution up to maximum of R1000.00
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Electrician at our client's site in Howick
Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out daily plant check as required
Assist the electrical foreman in planning leading, organizing and controlling the electrical department and its function
Carry out repairs to motors, control equipment and other electrical equipment
Accurately record all work done on job cards or on planned maintenance schedules
Report all serious defects and defects which could not be repaired to the electrical foreman and engineer
Carry out planned maintenance scheduled as required
Carry out safety inspections on equipment and plant as required
Undertake any reasonable request of electrical foreman or engineering manager
Perform stand-by duties on an ongoing basis
Control electrical inventory and spares
Review and comment on work done by artisans and maintenance workers on breakdowns and electrical department on a daily basis
Assist electricians on breakdown and provide training when needed to electricians
Desired Experience & Qualification
Theory training in the electrical trade , equivalent to N6
Practical training and qualified with Trade Test
Basic training on AC & DC Variable Speed Drives
Knowledge and understanding of PLC’s
Knowledge and Skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of electricity, electrical and electronic equipment and the tools used in the industry.
• Ability to fault find and solve problems on industrial machinery.
• To be practically inclined and have ability to work with hands and tools.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, both schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• Ability to work extensive hours
Package & Remuneration
Fixed Salary: R20 971.36
Pension Fund: 7.5% company contribution & 7.5 % employee contribution
Medical Aid: 50% company contribution up to maximum of R1000.00
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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.
