Red Seal Trade Tested Electrician fluent English n Afrikaans
Company
REIS Holdings, Inc.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
3 days ago
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via BeBee
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Job Description
RECENTLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
Trade Test Essential
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 + Overtime
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a recently qualified Electrician who has successfully completed their apprenticeship and obtained their Trade Test.
This opportunity is ideal for a young artisan looking to build a long-term career within a heavy industrial environment, where they will receive excellent technical exposure, practical experience and ongoing development.
Whether you have recently qualified or have gained limited post-trade experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills within a well-established company.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Install, maintain and test electrical equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations.
• Work closely with senior artisans and the maintenance team.
• Be available to work overtime when required.
Requirements
✓ Qualified Electrician.
✓ Trade Test (Red Seal) Essential
✓ Recently completed apprenticeship or limited post-trade experience.
✓ Passion for heavy industry or manufacturing
✓ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
✓ Eager to learn and develop technically
✓ Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
✓ Own reliable transport.
Send a detailed WORD CV + decent head and shoulders corporate photo to:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Trade Test Essential
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 + Overtime
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client is seeking a recently qualified Electrician who has successfully completed their apprenticeship and obtained their Trade Test.
This opportunity is ideal for a young artisan looking to build a long-term career within a heavy industrial environment, where they will receive excellent technical exposure, practical experience and ongoing development.
Whether you have recently qualified or have gained limited post-trade experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills within a well-established company.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Install, maintain and test electrical equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations.
• Work closely with senior artisans and the maintenance team.
• Be available to work overtime when required.
Requirements
✓ Qualified Electrician.
✓ Trade Test (Red Seal) Essential
✓ Recently completed apprenticeship or limited post-trade experience.
✓ Passion for heavy industry or manufacturing
✓ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
✓ Eager to learn and develop technically
✓ Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
✓ Own reliable transport.
Send a detailed WORD CV + decent head and shoulders corporate photo to:
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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.
