Commercial Electrician (Shopfitting & Retail)

The solar and backup power installer in Mthatha needs a qualified electrician who can work neatly and sign off safe installations. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll report in Mthatha. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language
• Replace faulty light fittings, plugs, geyser elements and thermostats
• Install and wire distribution boards, isolators and earth leakage units to SANS 10142-1
• Fault-find tripping circuits with a multimeter, insulation tester and loop tester
• Read electrical layouts and mark out point positions before chasing walls
• Terminate armoured cable and fit glands on three-phase motor supplies

• Electrical trade test certificate (Section 13 or 26D) through a QCTO-accredited centre
• At least 3 years working as a qualified electrician after your trade test
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence
• Your own basic hand tools and a calibrated multimeter

• PLC and motor control experience from a factory setting
• N3 electrical trade theory on top of your trade test
• Master Installation Electrician registration for three-phase CoCs

• Standby allowance when you are on the after-hours roster
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekends
• Provident fund and group risk cover after probation

• Many applicants forget to attach the trade test certificate itself. Recruiters often skip CVs that only mention it.
• List two or three recent jobs with sizes, like a 60-point house rewire or a 10 kVA inverter install. It shows your level quickly.