Maintenance Electrician
Durban, South AfricaCompany
Express Employment Professionals Durban
Location
uMhlanga
Posted
50 minutes ago
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
• Make sure and maintain machines in a good, clean and working order
• To perform services, modifications and repairs
• To undertake all planned maintenance work as per schedules
• To complete all specified work within the time limits
• To make sure that all plant equipment is kept in good and working order
• To undertake all Electrical / Mechanical work related to breakdowns when required
• Assist with new installtions, projects and robotics programming
• To help to ensure that start-up checks are done
• To help to ensure that all preventative checks are done
• Maintaining full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this positions control
• To work in accordance with the current shift pattern
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualified Electrician
• Presses Hydraulics
• Factory maintenance
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• tools
• prevantative and predictive maintenance
• High pressure pumps
• Electrical advanced
• PLC's
• Make sure and maintain machines in a good, clean and working order
• To perform services, modifications and repairs
• To undertake all planned maintenance work as per schedules
• To complete all specified work within the time limits
• To make sure that all plant equipment is kept in good and working order
• To undertake all Electrical / Mechanical work related to breakdowns when required
• Assist with new installtions, projects and robotics programming
• To help to ensure that start-up checks are done
• To help to ensure that all preventative checks are done
• Maintaining full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this positions control
• To work in accordance with the current shift pattern
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualified Electrician
• Presses Hydraulics
• Factory maintenance
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• tools
• prevantative and predictive maintenance
• High pressure pumps
• Electrical advanced
• PLC's
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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?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.33 per hour effective 1 March 2026, equating to R5,900 per month for a standard 45-hour week. Electricians must be paid at least this rate unless covered by a sectoral determination. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 45 per week.
What work visa do foreign electricians need to work in South Africa in 2026?
Foreign electricians qualify for the Critical Skills Work Visa if they hold a Red Seal trade certificate, valid for 5 years and renewable once. A job offer from a registered employer and proof of qualifications are required for application. Processing takes 8-10 weeks at a cost of R1,520.
What qualifications and experience are required to become a certified electrician in South Africa?
Applicants need an N2 National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, 36 months practical experience, and a successful trade test for Red Seal endorsement as of 2026. The trade test is conducted at accredited centres costing R2,500. Registration follows with the QCTO.
What documents are needed to apply for electrician registration with the government in South Africa?
Submit certified ID, N2 certificate, logbook with 36 months experience signed by employer, and trade test results to the DOL for registration valid from 2026. The fee is R320 per application. Processing takes 21 working days.
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