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Electrician

Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems safely.

business Field payments Avg: R30,000

description Overview

Electricians work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, installing wiring, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

**A Day in the Life:**
Job cards, site work, diagnostics, repairs, and signing off work with compliance documentation.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Tool check and site safety briefing

08:00

Installations / repairs

12:00

Fault finding and testing

15:30

Compliance notes and client sign-off

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Step 1

Apprentice Electrician

0-3

Step 2

Qualified Electrician

3-6

Step 3

Senior Electrician / Supervisor

6-10

Step 4

Contractor / Operations Manager

10+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 50,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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