Electrician Artisan                             [MJ.EA.CVL.06022026]

Electrician Artisan [MJ.EA.CVL.06022026]


Company
Globevest Placements (Pty) Ltd.
Location
Cape Town
Posted
10 days ago
Via
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Job Description
Introduction

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a fully integrated red meat value chain and they are looking for an Electrician Artisan to join their team as soon as possible.

Duties & Responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planned Maintenance
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance work
• Ensure Job cards issued are completed
• Effective turnaround time of Corrective and Preventive maintenance work issued
• Ensuring Job cards are completed correctly
• Maintenance check sheets are returned and completed accurately

Unplanned Maintenance
• Response time to breakdowns reported
• Reporting of Downtime details accurately

Site Housekeeping
• Maintenance areas are always kept neat and tidy

General
• Ownership of designated facility
• Ensure area of responsibility is Cavalier standards
• Report any deviance of Policies and procedures
• Available to work overtime as per company operational requirements
• No Rework of jobs completed
• No leaks on any equipment (oil, water and compressed air)

Standby
• Availability for Standby as per roaster
• Adequate response time to callouts
• Completing standby form with accurate details

SHEQ
• Always ensure acceptable personal hygiene of all staff.
• Always manage correct use of PPE.
• Process and product hygiene standards are always maintained.
• All duties are performed according to the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.

Desired Experience & Qualification

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12
• Electrical trade test is required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• 3 - 5 years electrical maintenance experience in a FMCG environment is required

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Electrical Maintenance
• Piping and Plumbing
• Responsible
• OHS Act
• Food Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Welder Jobs

Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
Q 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.
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