Industrial Electrician
Company
Ohmni Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
Posted
25 days ago
Via
Executive Placements βοΈ
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
β’ Installation, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial electrical systems
β’ Cable pulling, glanding, and termination (LV & control wiring)
β’ Installation of panels, MCCs, cable trays, and containment
β’ Fault finding and breakdown support on industrial equipment
β’ Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
β’ Working safely on live industrial and construction sites
β’ Traveling to sites as required by project schedules
Requirements
β’ Qualified Industrial Electrician (Red Seal preferred)
β’ Proven experience in industrial and site-based environments
β’ Comfortable with travel and working away from home when required
β’ Valid driverβs license (essential)
β’ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
β’ Knowledge of electrical safety standards and site procedures
β’ Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
Advantageous
β’ Experience with PLC panels, instrumentation, or automation systems
β’ Experience on factories, plants, power stations, or large construction sites
β’ Working at heights and confined space certification
What We Offer
β’ Long-term project opportunities
β’ Exposure to complex industrial electrical installations
β’ Competitive, market-related remuneration
β’ Professional growth in an industrial environment
Γ°ΕΈβ Location: Site-based (travel required)
Γ°ΕΈβ’β Type: Contract / Permanent (depending on experience)
β’ Installation, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial electrical systems
β’ Cable pulling, glanding, and termination (LV & control wiring)
β’ Installation of panels, MCCs, cable trays, and containment
β’ Fault finding and breakdown support on industrial equipment
β’ Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
β’ Working safely on live industrial and construction sites
β’ Traveling to sites as required by project schedules
Requirements
β’ Qualified Industrial Electrician (Red Seal preferred)
β’ Proven experience in industrial and site-based environments
β’ Comfortable with travel and working away from home when required
β’ Valid driverβs license (essential)
β’ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
β’ Knowledge of electrical safety standards and site procedures
β’ Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented
Advantageous
β’ Experience with PLC panels, instrumentation, or automation systems
β’ Experience on factories, plants, power stations, or large construction sites
β’ Working at heights and confined space certification
What We Offer
β’ Long-term project opportunities
β’ Exposure to complex industrial electrical installations
β’ Competitive, market-related remuneration
β’ Professional growth in an industrial environment
Γ°ΕΈβ Location: Site-based (travel required)
Γ°ΕΈβ’β Type: Contract / Permanent (depending on experience)
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.
