Electrician: ENER20951
Company
City of Ekurhuleni
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
14 days ago
Via
Talent.com
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Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
• Accredited Electrician Trade Test Certificate
• Knowledge of Municipal Electrical Distribution Network
• Valid code C1 Driver’s license with PrDP
• 2 Years relevant experience plus 1-year practical apprenticeship
Core Responsibilities:
• Installation and commissioning of LV, MV and HV electrical equipment to provide infrastructure.
• Maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of LV, MV and HV electrical distribution networks to sustain uninterrupted service.
• Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of LPU electricity meters.
• Perform general ad hoc functions for Artisan Test Electrician.
• Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of current and voltage transformer connected electricity meters.
• Maintenance of the electrical wiring installation of substations and Energy Distribution Unit related buildings.
• Comply with organisational policies and safety regulations as a requirement of the OHS Act.
• Execute administrative and general duties to promote productivity and service delivery.
• Provide effective and efficient management and apply good work ethics.
• Accredited Electrician Trade Test Certificate
• Knowledge of Municipal Electrical Distribution Network
• Valid code C1 Driver’s license with PrDP
• 2 Years relevant experience plus 1-year practical apprenticeship
Core Responsibilities:
• Installation and commissioning of LV, MV and HV electrical equipment to provide infrastructure.
• Maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of LV, MV and HV electrical distribution networks to sustain uninterrupted service.
• Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of LPU electricity meters.
• Perform general ad hoc functions for Artisan Test Electrician.
• Inspection, maintenance, and replacement of current and voltage transformer connected electricity meters.
• Maintenance of the electrical wiring installation of substations and Energy Distribution Unit related buildings.
• Comply with organisational policies and safety regulations as a requirement of the OHS Act.
• Execute administrative and general duties to promote productivity and service delivery.
• Provide effective and efficient management and apply good work ethics.
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.
