Industrial Electrician (Factory Maintenance) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Alberton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
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Job Description

You'll wire, fault-find and certify installations for the office park maintenance team in Alberton. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is Alberton-based, with most of your time spent at an office park maintenance team. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

  • Fault-find tripping circuits with a multimeter, insulation tester and loop tester
  • Install and wire distribution boards, isolators and earth leakage units to SANS 10142-1
  • Supervise and teach an electrical assistant or apprentice on site
  • Terminate armoured cable and fit glands on three-phase motor supplies
  • Quote small jobs for clients and explain the fault in plain language

Must-haves

  • Solid working knowledge of SANS 10142-1 and the Electrical Installation Regulations
  • Clean criminal record, since you will work inside client homes
  • Valid Code 08 driver's licence
  • Electrical trade test certificate (Section 13 or 26D) through a QCTO-accredited centre

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: trade test certificate, driver's licence copy plus certified copy of your ID.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationAlberton, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience7+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted13 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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