ELECTRICIAN X 15
Company
TRANSNET
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
7 days ago
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via Techfynder
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Job Description
Electrician x10.NEW JOB VACANCIES ARE OPEN [email protected] TO APPLY.Responsible for installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of diesel generators, power distribution systems, and lighting towers.Key Responsibilities• Electrical installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair generators and related equipment.• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical control systems, alternators, panels and associated components.• Monitor performance (voltage, frequency, load balance).• Perform routine preventive maintenance (oil change, filter replacement, battery check).• Troubleshoot electrical faults in generators and control panels• Maintain Automatic Transfer Switch systems• Provide technical and informative feedback to the supervisor regarding findings and faults or situations as they occur• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics• Complete Job Cards, service reports, and inspection checklist accurately and timeously• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptlyKEY SKILLS• Generator troubleshooting• Preventive maintenance• Fault diagnosis• Electrical load management• Emergency response• Safety complianceQualifications• Grade 12 (Matric)• Qualified Electrician (Trade Test Certificate)• Valid EB Drivers LicensePLEASE SEND YOUR CV’s via WhatsApp 0822.507.930 For more information.
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.
