Electrician: Average Salary in South Africa, 2026
Find out what the average Electrician salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Electrician make in South Africa?
R 330 000/ Annual
Based on 3220 salaries
Based on 3220 salaries
The average Electrician in South Africa is R 330 000 per year or R 169 per hour. Entry-level positions start at R 306 000 per year, while most experienced workers make up to R 2 172 000 per year.
MedianR 330 000

LowR 306 000
HighR 2 172 000
Active jobs with salaries



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Artisan (Electrician)
GlencoreZA In this role you will be responsible for:.The incumbent will report to the Coordinator Engineering and will be responsible for production targets.Compliance with the company’s HSEC system is essent...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Special Workman: Electrical (Velddrif)
Bergrivier MunicipalityZA Studying towards a trade certificate or one years’ experience required.One (1) year’s electrical experience required.Code EC driving license with PDP Proficiency in at least two (2) of the official...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
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Projects Electrician
SenwesZA In this position, you will be responsible for:.Working on new projects and completing existing large projects.Performing electrical inspections.Carrying out reactive breakdown maintenance.Conductin...Show moreLast updated: 6 days ago
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Maintenance Artisan Auto Electrician (Steelpoort)
Samancor ChromeZA To safely carry out preventive maintenance and repairs on Trackless Mobile Machinery in line with documented work instructions.SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY .Adhere to the legislated safe...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago