Shift Electricians

Shift Electricians

Cape Town, South Africa

Company
Midvaal Recruitment
Location
Cape Town
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Job Description
SHIFT ELECTRICIANS (x2)

Reference: MID600

Location: Cape Town, Kuils Rivier

Role Purpose:

Shift Electricians will be responsible for maintaining optimal working conditions across the entire facility. The role includes fault finding, repairs, preventative maintenance and responding to electrical emergencies, ensuring uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities:
β€’ Perform electrical fault finding on motors, drives, VSDs, PLCs and control systems.
β€’ Repair and maintain all electrical equipment, both low and high voltage.
β€’ Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
β€’ Attend to breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime.
β€’ Assist with electrical installations, upgrades and new projects.
β€’ Ensure correct use of lock-out/tag-out procedures and safety compliance.
β€’ Complete job cards, maintenance logs and shift reports.
β€’ Liaise with mechanical teams to support plant operation.

Minimum Requirements:
β€’ Red Seal Electrician qualification (essential).
β€’ Experience working with:
β€’ Motors
β€’ Soft starters
β€’ Drives / VSDs
β€’ PLCs (fault finding experience required)
β€’ Not afraid of working at heights and must be medically fit.
β€’ Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
β€’ Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
β€’ Ability to work shifts and handle emergency callouts.

Kindly send detailed CV, Certificates, and ID copy to [email protected]

Use reference number MID600 in email subject line
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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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