The City of Tshwane, one of South Africa’s largest metropolitan municipalities, is offering promising Artisan Electrician vacancies for qualified and motivated individuals. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled artisans who are passionate about electrical work, committed to public service, and looking to contribute to the efficient delivery of services in one of the country’s most dynamic urban centres.
As the heartbeat of Gauteng, Tshwane encompasses the capital city, Pretoria, and several townships, suburbs, and rural areas. With its focus on improving infrastructure, maintaining reliable electrical services, and supporting sustainable energy initiatives, the City frequently opens up positions for Artisan Electricians to join its technical teams. These positions are essential to ensure that homes, schools, businesses, and public spaces continue to receive uninterrupted power and safe electrical systems.
POSITIONS: ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN (X6 POSTS)
REFERENCE CODE: PWEE642-2025 (E)
JOB PURPOSE
To execute special electricity operations, audit large-, medium and low-power meters, remove illegal connections, install electricity meters, disconnect and remove electricity circuit breakers and prepaid meters as part of revenue protection, conduct metering and credit control activities, join medium- and low-voltage cables, wire low-voltage meter boxes from the busbar, work on the electricity network (overhead and underground) as and when required, and inspect and remove illegal connections across the city network and metering points (the post requires strict adherence to safety as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993))
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Trade Certificate as Electrician (Red Seal)
- At least two years’ relevant experience in local authority electrical networks
- A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP
- Physical fitness and health
- Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods
- Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police
- Department at own cost
- Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime
PRIMARY FUCTIONS
- Execute special electricity operations
- Audit large-, medium- and low-power meters
- Remove illegal connections
- Install meters
- Disconnect and remove electricity circuit breakers and prepaid meters as part of revenue protection
- Conduct metering and credit control activities
- Join medium- and low-voltage cables
- Wire low-voltage meter boxes from the busbar
- Work on the electricity network (overhead and underground) as and when required
- Inspect illegal connections across the city network and metering points
- Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 to ensure safety procedures
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Why Work for the City of Tshwane?
Working for the City of Tshwane comes with several benefits:
- Stable public sector employment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Skills development and training opportunities
- Contribution to essential service delivery and community development
- Opportunities for promotion and growth within the municipality
For artisans looking to make a difference while growing their careers, this is more than just a job – it’s a platform to power progress in the lives of thousands of residents
CLOSING DATE: 07 JULY 2025
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