Red Seal Trade Tested Electrician fluent English n Afrikaans

Red Seal Trade Tested Electrician fluent English n Afrikaans

Pretoria, South Africa

Company
REIS Holdings, Inc.
Location
Pretoria
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
RECENTLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

Trade Test Essential
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 + Overtime

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview
Our client is seeking a recently qualified Electrician who has successfully completed their apprenticeship and obtained their Trade Test.

This opportunity is ideal for a young artisan looking to build a long-term career within a heavy industrial environment, where they will receive excellent technical exposure, practical experience and ongoing development.

Whether you have recently qualified or have gained limited post-trade experience, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical skills within a well-established company.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults.
• Install, maintain and test electrical equipment.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete maintenance reports and job documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations.
• Work closely with senior artisans and the maintenance team.
• Be available to work overtime when required.

Requirements
✓ Qualified Electrician.
✓ Trade Test (Red Seal) Essential

✓ Recently completed apprenticeship or limited post-trade experience.

✓ Passion for heavy industry or manufacturing

✓ Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities

✓ Eager to learn and develop technically

✓ Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious

✓ Own reliable transport.

Send a detailed WORD CV + decent head and shoulders corporate photo to:

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
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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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