Electrician CV example

A Electrician CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

Qualified electrician with a trade test and five years of experience in residential and commercial installations. I work safely, find faults quickly and leave every job neat.

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

Install and repair wiring, plugs, lights and distribution boards
Find and fix electrical faults
Read electrical drawings and plans
Test installations and issue COCs where qualified
Follow SANS 10142 and safety rules
Keep tools and equipment in good order

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

Fault finding
Reading electrical drawings
Health and safety
Problem solving

Also list, if you have them:

Trade test certificate
Registration as an electrical tester for single phase, installation electrician or master installation electrician
Types of work (domestic, commercial, industrial, solar)
Driver's licence and own tools

4. Tips for Electrician jobs

Put your trade test and your registration category near the top. Only registered persons can issue a Certificate of Compliance (CoC), and employers know this.
Say what kind of work you have done: house wiring, DB boards, commercial, industrial, solar and inverter installations.
Mention safety and your fault-finding skills, with an example if you can.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

Dear Hiring Manager

Re: Application for the post of Electrician

I would like to apply for the post of Electrician, as advertised. Please find my CV attached.

I passed my electrical trade test and I am registered as an installation electrician. For five years I wired new houses, installed DB boards and solar backup systems, and found and fixed faults for commercial clients, always following the safety regulations.

I am available for an interview at any time and can be reached on 072 123 4567. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully
Thabo Mokoena

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.