Electrical mechanics and fitters
Electrical mechanics and fitters fit, adjust, install and repair electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories, workshops, or other places.
Skill level: Semi-skilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Electrical mechanics and fitters - from R13 273 to R51 531 per month - 2026.
- A Electrical mechanics and fitters typically earns between R13 273 and R27 356 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R16 492 and R36 158 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Fitting, adjusting and repairing various kinds of electrical machinery and motors, generators, switchgear and control apparatus, instruments, or electrical parts of elevators and related equipment
- Fitting, adjusting and repairing electrical parts in domestic appliances, industrial machines and other appliances
- Inspecting and testing manufactured electrical products
- Installing, testing, connecting, commissioning, maintaining and modifying electrical equipment, wiring and control systems
- Designing, installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment
- Connecting electrical systems to power supply
- Replacing and repairing defective parts
