Electrician Technician
Company
TUV Rheinland South Africa
Location
Polokwane
Posted
25 days ago
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Job Description
Job responsibilities:
- To verify that the execution of electrical works is according to standards, codes and approved 'ready to construct' drawings
- Verify that the distribution boards, transformers, and any other electrical equipment are free of damage at installation and after the commissioning phase
- To verify electrical testing and commissioning
- Verify wiring according to standards, codes, and approved drawings
- To verify earthing
- Verify electrical equipment certificates
- Verify that the electrical equipment is properly stored according to the Seller's recommendations
- To verify that the quality standards and inspection plan is adhered to
- Verify the trenches execution, cable laying, connections, and labeling of all cables of the project
Qualification: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Experience: 2-3 years
• *Job Type**: Temporary
Work Location: In person
- To verify that the execution of electrical works is according to standards, codes and approved 'ready to construct' drawings
- Verify that the distribution boards, transformers, and any other electrical equipment are free of damage at installation and after the commissioning phase
- To verify electrical testing and commissioning
- Verify wiring according to standards, codes, and approved drawings
- To verify earthing
- Verify electrical equipment certificates
- Verify that the electrical equipment is properly stored according to the Seller's recommendations
- To verify that the quality standards and inspection plan is adhered to
- Verify the trenches execution, cable laying, connections, and labeling of all cables of the project
Qualification: National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Experience: 2-3 years
• *Job Type**: Temporary
Work Location: In person
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.
