Demand for many specialist roles in Engineering appears set to continue outpacing skills.

1. Civil / Structural Engineer
High availability, Low competition, Medium experience, High education. ECSA registered.

2. Electrical Engineer
Medium availability, Low competition. Critical for solar and grid work.

3. Electrician (Trade Tested)
Medium availability, High competition for unqualified, but LOW for qualified. If you have Trade Test + Wireman's License + COC, you are highly wanted.
Salary: R20k - R45k

4. Solar Energy Technician / Installer
With South Africa's ongoing energy challenges, solar installers and technicians are in extremely high demand. 5-day course + practical.
Salary: R15k - R30k + commission per install.

How to Apply:
• SwitcherBrief: switcherbrief.com/jobs/engineering/ and switcherbrief.com/jobs/artisan-electrician/ • Eskom YES Programme 2026: https://www.eskom.co.za/careers/ - 20 Internship Opportunities regularly • Artisan Training: https://www.sandvik.com careers + https://www.seifsa.co.za • Pnet: Search "Solar" "Electrician" https://www.pnet.co.za