A master electrician is one of the types of legal persons (electricians) that you can register with the Department of Labour.
Please take note that you have options 1,2, 3 and 4 for a Master Electrician. Please select only one of the options below.
Important: You can only use this checklist if you have already been working as an installation electrician for two years. Please ignore this checklist if you are not already an electrician.
Option 1
1. Minimum Integrated Practical and Theoretical Qualification
- Be registered as an Installation Electrician for two years
- Submit proof of one year practical experience in hazardous locations
- Achieved a National Certificate in Electrical Engineering: NQF level 5 issued by the EWSETA.
- Submit documentary proof of successful completed unit standards on inspection, testing and certification of specialized electrical installations in hazardous locations as prescribed by the EWSETA.
2. Knowledge of Statutory Requirements
- Submit proof of knowledge on the legislation and relevant health and safety standards applicable to electrical installations by having passed the subject Specialized Codes as administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Option 2
1. Practical Qualification
- Be registered as an Installation Electrician for two years
- Submit proof of one year practical experience in hazardous locations
- Submit documentary proof of successful completed unit standards on inspection, testing and certification of specialized electrical installations in hazardous locations as prescribed by the EWSETA.
2. Minimum Theoretical Qualification
Submit a National N6 Certificate with one of the following:
- Electrotechnics
- Fault Finding and Protection Devices
- Industrial Electronics
3. Knowledge of Statutory Requirements
- Submit proof of knowledge on the legislation and relevant health and safety standards applicable to electrical installations by having passed the subject Specialized Codes as administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Option 3
1. Practical Qualification
- Be registered as an Installation Electrician for two years
- Submit proof of one year practical experience in hazardous locations
- Submit documentary proof of successful completed unit standards on inspection, testing and certification of specialized electrical installations in hazardous locations as prescribed by the EWSETA.
2. Minimum Theoretical Qualification
- T3 Diploma (Heavy Current)
- S4 Diploma (Power Engineering)
- B-Tech Degree or Higher National Diploma
- BSc or B Degree
- Government Certificate of Competency (Factories or Mines)
3. Knowledge of Statutory Requirements
- Submit proof of knowledge on the legislation and relevant health and safety standards applicable to electrical installations by having passed the subject Specialized Codes as administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Option 4
1. Practical Qualification
- Be registered as an Installation Electrician for two years
- Submit proof of five years practical experience in hazardous locations
- Submit documentary proof of successful completed unit standards on inspection, testing and certification of specialized electrical installations in hazardous locations as prescribed by the EWSETA.
- Submit documentary proof of the RPL competence declaration from South African Frameproof Association (SAFA) MIE Group.
2. Minimum Theoretical Qualification
Achieved a National N3 Certificate with the following compulsory subjects:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science or Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Trade Theory or Electro-technology
Grade 12 (Standard 10) Certificate with the following subjects:
- Mathematics. Minimum pass of 40%
- Science. Minimum pass of 40%
- Technica - electrical or an equivalent subject that may include N3 subjects. Minimum pass of 40%
- The above subjects may be a combination of Grade 12 school subjects and N3 electrical engineering subjects.
3. Knowledge of Statutory Requirements
- Submit proof of knowledge on the legislation and relevant health and safety standards applicable to electrical installations by having passed the subject Specialized Codes as administered by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
