Electrician Ref: 4183

Electrician Ref: 4183

Cape Town, South Africa

Company
NDC Personnel
Location
Cape Town
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Job Mail

Job Description
This role involves overseeing electrical maintenance and repairs across all machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal plant efficiency and productivity. You will manage planned maintenance, breakdown support, fault finding, shutdown activities, and new installations, while ensuring machinery operates to required standards. The role also includes implementing electrical upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and reduce downtime.

To be considered, you should have a National Senior Certificate and be a Trade Tested Electrician with an N2 Electrical qualification. A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing environment is required, along with PLC experience and strong electrical knowledge. You should demonstrate good communication and numerical skills, with the ability to think critically, solve problems, and work independently under pressure. A proactive, reliable, and safety-focused approach is essential for success in this role.

To start the application process, send your CV to NDC Personnel and Contractors today: [email protected] / [email protected].

NDC Personnel and Contractors adheres to the requirements of the POPI Act. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa

Q What is the national minimum wage for electricians in South Africa in 2026?
As per the Department of Employment and Labour, the national minimum wage is R32.21 per hour for electricians effective 1 March 2026. This equates to R6,281 per month based on 195 ordinary hours. Sectoral determinations or bargaining councils may set higher rates up to R45 per hour.
Q What work visa do foreign electricians need to apply for jobs in South Africa?
Foreign electricians qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa as the occupation is listed, valid for up to 5 years from date of issue. The application fee is R1,520 payable at VFS Global centres as of 2026. Processing takes 10-20 working days if documents including qualification verification are complete.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to become a registered electrician in South Africa?
A National Technical N2 Certificate in Electrical Engineering plus passing a trade test at an accredited test centre is mandatory. Applicants need 24 months supervised practical experience before the trade test. Only trade-tested artisans can apply for Wireman's registration.
Q What documents and process are needed to register as an electrician with the government?
Submit certified trade test certificate, ID copy, proof of 24 months experience, and medical fitness certificate to the provincial DOL office. The Wireman's Licence issuance fee is R495, valid for 5 years from 2026. Processing takes 30 working days upon payment.
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