Assistant Electrician

Assistant Electrician

Johannesburg, South Africa

Company
Rubicon
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org

Job Description
**About the Assistant Electrician role**

The main role of the Assistant Electrician is to assist the Electrician on a daily basis on installations and to be able to work independently on custom required builds and servicing of equipment.
• *Assistant Electrician responsibilities**
- Assisting with Electrical System installation (UPS and Power quality equipment from installation to sign off).
- Be able to interpret basic electrical drawings.
- Basic Fault finding and diagnosis of electrical equipment.
- Maintain and Servicing of electrical equipment. (SLA agreements).
- Understanding and operation of hand and power tools
- Perform other various tasks as instructed by management.
• *Role requirements**:

- Matric/NQF4/Technical N3 in Electrical Field
- 3-5 years professional and industry experience.
- Ideally, basic knowledge of Power Solutions. (UPS and Power quality).
- Good written and verbal English.
- High degree of independence and personal responsibility.
- Detail orientated and ensures safe working environment at all times.
- Works well independently.
- Able to travel both locally and internationally for site assessments/fault finding and commissioning of equipment
- Must be in possession of a valid driver's licence (**essential**) and own vehicle (preferred).
• *Personal competencies**:

- Pronounced customer and solutions orientation.
- Detail orientated and ensure safe working environment at all times.
- Neat and presentable.
- Punctual with good attendance and stable track record
- Being able to develop good working relationships and trust with various teams.
- Always keeping the end-user, internal and external customers in mind.
- Results and deadline driven.
• *Headquarters and travel requirements**:
The Power solutions Assistant Electrician will be headquartered in Johannesburg at the Linbro offices. The role will involve the occasional travel to site to complete installations etc.
• *About Rubicon Group**:
Rubicon Group is a young, dynamic, and high-growth company operating in exciting markets. We are looking for smart, hard-working people with integrity to join us. One of our goals is to continually improve our business, and to that end, we are seeking people who enjoy a challenge, are keen to learn, take ownership, think critically, and provide new solutions on where we can improve. We offer a great work environment, market-related remuneration packages, and an opportunity to develop personally and within a team.

Rubicon Group is dedicated to advancing transformative technologies in emerging markets.

Our focus areas are sustainable technology, encompassing renewable energy and storage, e-mobility, intelligent lighting, and building management as well as industrial technology, comprising advanced factory automation, connectivity, and robotics.
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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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