Electrician - Manufacturing Industry
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaCompany
First Degree Recruitment
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Executive Placements ☑️
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Job Description
A leading manufacturing company is looking for a qualified Electrician to join their PE Factory team.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on artisan with strong factory and production maintenance experience.
? Minimum Requirements:
• Qualified Electrician with Trade Test.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment.
• Manufacturing or factory maintenance experience essential.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of production equipment and plant maintenance.
• Ability to work shifts and under pressure.
• Strong attention to safety and compliance.
? Key Responsibilities:
• Electrical maintenance and repairs on factory equipment.
• Fault-finding and breakdown response.
• Preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Minimise plant downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure electrical compliance and safety standards are maintained.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.
Send your CV to:
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on artisan with strong factory and production maintenance experience.
? Minimum Requirements:
• Qualified Electrician with Trade Test.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience within a manufacturing or factory maintenance environment.
• Manufacturing or factory maintenance experience essential.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of production equipment and plant maintenance.
• Ability to work shifts and under pressure.
• Strong attention to safety and compliance.
? Key Responsibilities:
• Electrical maintenance and repairs on factory equipment.
• Fault-finding and breakdown response.
• Preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Minimise plant downtime and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure electrical compliance and safety standards are maintained.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the plant.
Send your CV to:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Electrician Jobs in South Africa
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.
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.
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.
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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