Auto Electrician - Durban
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Durban
Posted
6 hours ago
Via
via LinkedIn
Job Description
Recruiter:
Absolut Career Personnel
Job Ref:
PTA007608/Shell
Date posted:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
R30 000 Monthly
SUMMARY:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
POSITION INFO:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
Absolut Career Personnel
Job Ref:
PTA007608/Shell
Date posted:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Location:
Durban, South Africa
Salary:
R30 000 Monthly
SUMMARY:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
POSITION INFO:
Auto Electrician needed for a maritime cranes company, this position is based in Durban.
• 3-5 years of Field Service, auto electrical experience on Maritime Cranes.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul port equipment such as Ship to Shore Cranes, Rubber tired Gantry Cranes and Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes.
• This position requires the candidate to travel.
• Gender preferably male
• The position is based in Durban
• Salary R30 000 – R40 000 ,overtime and standby
• Company Cellphone
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Medical aid 50% is paid by the Company and the other 50% is paid by the employee, provident Fund and (funeral cover fully paid by the company)
Email CV plus Payslip ASAP.
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.
