**Electricians Needed**
Company
Bebeeelectricalmaintenance
Location
Cape Town
Posted
2 days ago
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Jobrapido.com
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Job Description
Job Opportunity: Electrical Maintenance SpecialistWe are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Specialist to join our team in Cape Town.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continuous electrical reliability of our plant.The ideal candidate will have strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability, with excellent understanding of motors, drives, PLCs and heavy industrial equipment.Prior experience working on high-voltage electrical systems, heavy automation equipment, and industrial safety protocols is essential.Duties & Responsibilities:Electrical maintenance and repairsAutomation and control systems supportShift-based electrical support
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continuous electrical reliability of our plant.The ideal candidate will have strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability, with excellent understanding of motors, drives, PLCs and heavy industrial equipment.Prior experience working on high-voltage electrical systems, heavy automation equipment, and industrial safety protocols is essential.Duties & Responsibilities:Electrical maintenance and repairsAutomation and control systems supportShift-based electrical support
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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.
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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.
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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.
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