Industrial Electrician (International Opportunity - The Netherlands, On-site)
Company
ABC Real estate
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
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Industrial Electrician (International Opportunity - The Netherlands, On-Site)
An international engineering recruitment group is seeking a qualified **Industrial Electrician** with experience in a production environment to join projects in **The Netherlands**.
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering relocation support and a structured 2-year contract.
Minimum Requirements
- Trade Tested **RED SEAL Industrial Electrician**:
- N5 or N6 qualification (advantageous)
- 2-4 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment (food production, mining, agricultural or similar)
- Fluent in **Afrikaans and English** (essential)
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Willing to work shifts
Technical Experience Required
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on production line machinery
- Preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with:
- Motors
- Conveyors
- Frequency drives / VSDs
- Relays and control panels
- Basic PLC exposure (Siemens advantageous)
- Fault finding on automated systems
- Understanding of electrical schematics
- Experience in food production or mining environments preferred
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Industrial Electrician seeking international exposure within a high-standard European production environment.
An international engineering recruitment group is seeking a qualified **Industrial Electrician** with experience in a production environment to join projects in **The Netherlands**.
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity offering relocation support and a structured 2-year contract.
Minimum Requirements
- Trade Tested **RED SEAL Industrial Electrician**:
- N5 or N6 qualification (advantageous)
- 2-4 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment (food production, mining, agricultural or similar)
- Fluent in **Afrikaans and English** (essential)
- Valid driver’s license and passport
- Willing to work shifts
Technical Experience Required
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on production line machinery
- Preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with:
- Motors
- Conveyors
- Frequency drives / VSDs
- Relays and control panels
- Basic PLC exposure (Siemens advantageous)
- Fault finding on automated systems
- Understanding of electrical schematics
- Experience in food production or mining environments preferred
This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong Industrial Electrician seeking international exposure within a high-standard European production environment.
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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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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.
