Electrician - Mountain Valley
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Location
Durban
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2 days ago
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Job Description
The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
• Start-up and running of processing plant.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Order spares, follow up on orders.
• Daily attending to breakdowns in processing plant.
• Maintaining and implementing the continuous improvement programme (20 keys) as well as the Health, Safety and Environmental programme.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Qualified Electrician (Red Seal).
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of PLC’s.
• Experience of MEYN evisceration equipment will be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate – MS Office.
• Ammonia experience will be advantageous.
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Initiative and ability to progress in a multi-skilled environment, a willingness to learn as well as personal and professional integrity are key requirements.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, shifts and/or standby.
• Fluent in English and another language will be preferable.
Camperdown
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Published Date: 23 February 2026
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
• Start-up and running of processing plant.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Fault finding.
• Order spares, follow up on orders.
• Daily attending to breakdowns in processing plant.
• Maintaining and implementing the continuous improvement programme (20 keys) as well as the Health, Safety and Environmental programme.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Qualified Electrician (Red Seal).
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of PLC’s.
• Experience of MEYN evisceration equipment will be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate – MS Office.
• Ammonia experience will be advantageous.
• Must have driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Initiative and ability to progress in a multi-skilled environment, a willingness to learn as well as personal and professional integrity are key requirements.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, shifts and/or standby.
• Fluent in English and another language will be preferable.
Camperdown
Pietermaritzburg
Durban
Published Date: 23 February 2026
Closing Date: 15 March 2026
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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.
