Electrician with Wiremans Licence with Residential Construction Exp & Solar knowledge for Cape Town and George
Company
Estelle Nel Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Pnet
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Job Description
Introduction
We are looking for a qualified Electrician (Completed trade) with wiremans licence for Bloemfontein and George (Knowledge of Solar)
Must be willing to relocate or living nearby
Must have drivers licence and own transport
Please email your detailed word doc CV to [email protected]
Must be able to speak, read and write English and Afrikaans
Duties & Responsibilities
• Installations
• Maintenance
• Wiring
• Health and Safety
• All relevant electrical work at a Residential (New Building) site
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Electrical Trade Test
• Red Seal
• Minimum of 3 years experience on a building site
• Must have experience on New Buildings (Residential) aand Hospitals etc
• Solar exp will be an advantage
• Must have a wiremans licence
• Solar experience
• Licence with own transport
Package & Remuneration
To be discussed
We are looking for a qualified Electrician (Completed trade) with wiremans licence for Bloemfontein and George (Knowledge of Solar)
Must be willing to relocate or living nearby
Must have drivers licence and own transport
Please email your detailed word doc CV to [email protected]
Must be able to speak, read and write English and Afrikaans
Duties & Responsibilities
• Installations
• Maintenance
• Wiring
• Health and Safety
• All relevant electrical work at a Residential (New Building) site
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Electrical Trade Test
• Red Seal
• Minimum of 3 years experience on a building site
• Must have experience on New Buildings (Residential) aand Hospitals etc
• Solar exp will be an advantage
• Must have a wiremans licence
• Solar experience
• Licence with own transport
Package & Remuneration
To be discussed
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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.
