Electrician - Gqeberha Mill
Port Elizabeth, South AfricaCompany
PepsiCo
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
4 days ago
Via
Trabajo.org
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Job Description
Overview:
• *We are PepsiCo**
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *Job Overview**: To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards.
- Fitted fuse boxes, circuits & wiring systems and equipment.
- Inspected & tested fused boxes, circuits, wiring systems & equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must possess solid electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Able to install, commission, refurbish and improve equipment unsupervised.
- Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
- Executed pneumatic repairs.
- Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12.
- NQF 3 Trade Tested Electrician.
- Three to five years relevant experience as a qualified artisan.
• *“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
• *We are PepsiCo**
PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.
In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
• *Responsibilities**:
• *Job Overview**: To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards.
- Fitted fuse boxes, circuits & wiring systems and equipment.
- Inspected & tested fused boxes, circuits, wiring systems & equipment.
- Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Must possess solid electrical fault-finding capabilities.
- Able to install, commission, refurbish and improve equipment unsupervised.
- Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment.
- Executed pneumatic repairs.
- Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's).
Qualifications:
- Grade 12.
- NQF 3 Trade Tested Electrician.
- Three to five years relevant experience as a qualified artisan.
• *“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"
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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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