Electrical Artisan (Trade Tested)

The food processing plant in Umhlanga needs a qualified electrician who can work neatly and sign off safe installations. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Umhlanga; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Read electrical layouts and mark out point positions before chasing walls
• Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language
• Terminate armoured cable and fit glands on three-phase motor supplies
• Complete job cards, material lists and test reports at the end of each job
• Run conduit, trunking and cable tray on new builds and renovations
• Replace faulty light fittings, plugs, geyser elements and thermostats

• Electrical trade test certificate (Section 13 or 26D) through a QCTO-accredited centre
• Solid working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
• Your own basic hand tools and a calibrated multimeter
• Valid Code 08 driver's licence
• Comfortable working at heights on ladders and in roof spaces
• At least 3 years working as a qualified electrician after your trade test

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

• Company bakkie for call-outs and travel between sites
• Standby allowance when you are on the after-hours roster
• Provident fund and group risk cover after probation
• Company-issued test instruments, calibrated every year

• Put your registration category (IE, MIE or single-phase tester) and registration number right under your name on the CV.
• 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.