Field Electrician - Our Engineering / Industrial Services Industry - Jacobs, Durban
Company
Talent Candey
Location
Bluff
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
Opportunity Available!!!
Our Engineering / Industrial Services client is currently looking for a Field Electrician based in Jacobs, Durban.
Position Summary
The Field Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment across various industrial sites. The role involves diagnosing electrical faults, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position also requires assisting with mechanical duties when required, supporting team leaders on-site, and working collaboratively with the broader technical team to ensure efficient operation of steam, hot water, boiler, compressor, and commercial equipment systems. The successful candidate must be adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable working in demanding industrial environments.
Minimum Requirements
• Trade Tested Qualified Electrician
• Ability to read and write English well
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport to and from the workshop
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Sober habits
• Strong personality – confident, loud, and outspoken (able to communicate clearly with teams on site)
• Willingness to work in industrial environments
Experience (Advantageous)
Experience working with:
• Steam systems
• Hot water systems
• Boiler panels
• Compressors
• Kitchen and laundry equipment
• Hospital environments
Key Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults
• Ensure all work complies with safety and regulatory standards
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Assist team leaders with mechanical duties on site when required
• Collaborate with team members and other departments
• Provide support on various industrial equipment and systems
Additional Information
This role involves both electrical and mechanical work, therefore the successful candidate must be open-minded and willing to assist with multiple tasks on site.
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Our Engineering / Industrial Services client is currently looking for a Field Electrician based in Jacobs, Durban.
Position Summary
The Field Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment across various industrial sites. The role involves diagnosing electrical faults, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring all work is carried out in compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position also requires assisting with mechanical duties when required, supporting team leaders on-site, and working collaboratively with the broader technical team to ensure efficient operation of steam, hot water, boiler, compressor, and commercial equipment systems. The successful candidate must be adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable working in demanding industrial environments.
Minimum Requirements
• Trade Tested Qualified Electrician
• Ability to read and write English well
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport to and from the workshop
• Must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Sober habits
• Strong personality – confident, loud, and outspoken (able to communicate clearly with teams on site)
• Willingness to work in industrial environments
Experience (Advantageous)
Experience working with:
• Steam systems
• Hot water systems
• Boiler panels
• Compressors
• Kitchen and laundry equipment
• Hospital environments
Key Responsibilities
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults
• Ensure all work complies with safety and regulatory standards
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance
• Assist team leaders with mechanical duties on site when required
• Collaborate with team members and other departments
• Provide support on various industrial equipment and systems
Additional Information
This role involves both electrical and mechanical work, therefore the successful candidate must be open-minded and willing to assist with multiple tasks on site.
Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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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.
