FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICIAN
Company
ExecutivePlacements.com
Location
Johannesburg
Salary
R 20K–R 28K a month
Posted
9 days ago
Via
via Jooble
Job Description
Recruiter
Phakisa Holdings
Job Ref
JHB000789/AB
Date posted
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY
JOB OPENING: FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICIAN
Location: Heidelburg
POSITION INFO
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION A Dynamic International company in Heidelberg Gauteng is seeking a qualified FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICIAN to join their team. Qualifications: Trade Test Electrician (Red seal) 2-3 years Electrical and Mechanical experience Post Grade PLC experience in maintenance and fault finding Computer literate Sound knowledge of mechanical, pneumatics, and valves Motor AC Drives Responsibilities: Responding to customer callouts and field dispatches Meeting with the customer to determine service or repair needs Conducting routine equipment servicing in the field Repairing equipment and replacing faulty parts Installing and testing new equipment Providing preventive equipment maintenance Offering technical training on new equipment installations Maintaining equipment stock in the company vehicle Completing job reports The ideal candidate should possess leadership qualities, be self-motivated, willing to work under pressure and travel.An attractive salary package ranging between R20,000 and R28,000 per month, depending on experience. Application Deadline: Very soon! Apply Here
Phakisa Holdings
Job Ref
JHB000789/AB
Date posted
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
SUMMARY
JOB OPENING: FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICIAN
Location: Heidelburg
POSITION INFO
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION A Dynamic International company in Heidelberg Gauteng is seeking a qualified FIELD SERVICE ELECTRICIAN to join their team. Qualifications: Trade Test Electrician (Red seal) 2-3 years Electrical and Mechanical experience Post Grade PLC experience in maintenance and fault finding Computer literate Sound knowledge of mechanical, pneumatics, and valves Motor AC Drives Responsibilities: Responding to customer callouts and field dispatches Meeting with the customer to determine service or repair needs Conducting routine equipment servicing in the field Repairing equipment and replacing faulty parts Installing and testing new equipment Providing preventive equipment maintenance Offering technical training on new equipment installations Maintaining equipment stock in the company vehicle Completing job reports The ideal candidate should possess leadership qualities, be self-motivated, willing to work under pressure and travel.An attractive salary package ranging between R20,000 and R28,000 per month, depending on experience. Application Deadline: Very soon! Apply Here
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.
