Electrical line installers and repairers

Electrical line installers and repairers install, repair and join electrical transmission and supply cables and related equipment.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Electrical line installers and repairers - from R10 833 to R45 063 per month - 2026.
A Electrical line installers and repairers typically earns between R10 833 and R21 298 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between R12 681 and R27 556 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Installing and repairing overhead and underground electrical power and electrical traction lines
Making joints in overhead and underground cables
Adhering to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas
Opening switches or attaching grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs
Climbing poles or using truck-mounted buckets to access equipment
Identifying defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments