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Electrical Artisan (Trade Tested) – Permanent

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Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 3 hours ago

Contract Trades & Services Code 08

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Job Description

The residential electrical contractor in Pietermaritzburg needs a qualified electrician who can work neatly and sign off safe installations. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Run conduit, trunking and cable tray on new builds and renovations
Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language
Lock out and tag out circuits before any work on live equipment
Replace faulty light fittings, plugs, geyser elements and thermostats
Read electrical layouts and mark out point positions before chasing walls

What you need

Electrical trade test certificate (Section 13 or 26D) through a QCTO-accredited centre
Comfortable working at heights on ladders and in roof spaces
Your own basic hand tools and a calibrated multimeter
Valid Code 08 driver's licence
Solid working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and the Electrical Installation Regulations

On offer

Company-issued test instruments, calibrated every year
Company bakkie for call-outs and travel between sites
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half on weekends

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: trade test certificate, Wireman's licence or registration letter from the Department of Employment and Labour plus certified copy of your ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pietermaritzburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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.