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To qualify, the required candidate must have a Degree in Labour Law or with Labour Law as a Major subject or a Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law, 5 years’ experience required.The Candidate will specifically have to be skilled in the following areas:(a) Assist in coordinating disciplinary hearings, grievance procedures, consultations, and incapacity processes.(b) Draft …
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (SA) (ECA) invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Technical Advisor / Trainer.Due to increased operational demands within the technical department, the ECA seeks to appoint an additional resource to strengthen its technical capacity and enhance service delivery to members.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible …
HDM Solar is set to launch a brand-new Livingston branch on 8th May. The Installer’s Wholesaler has experienced rapid growth over the past few years, expanding its presence in the UK with five sites located across England, Wales, and now Scotland. The new branch forms part of HDM Solar’s ambitious £10.2 million investment to establish …
A change in a long-standing regulation… the move away from the Environmental Regulations for Workplaces. Anthony Schewitz -Regional Director: Highveld Since its publication in 1987, the environmental regulations have been a crucial part in protecting persons against specific risks involved in the workplace, in 2024 the Physical Agents Regulations were published and repealed the regulations, …
With the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements coming into force imminently, NICEIC is reminding all certified electrical contractors to make their final preparations, and ensure they are ready to comply with the new rules ahead of the April 6 2026 deadline. MTD for Income Tax is a new online method for reporting income to …
Effective today, March 16, 2026, Joaquín García Sanchis is appointed Global Head of Design at Electrolux Group. With over 20 years international design experience, he will be responsible for the Group’s design vision across the Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire brands. Joaquín García Sanchis brings more than two decades of design experience from the automotive industry. Previously serving as Head of Design at Italdesign-Giugiaro, he has built an extensive career shaping design strategy and innovation …
Like & share this news article: Uncategorised Posted by: electime 11th March 2026 New study by Draper Tools lifts the lid on perceptions of a career in the trade With university debts rising and concerns around graduate jobs, apprenticeships and careers in the trade are increasingly being seen as the way forward by …
Two aspiring engineers from R&B Switchgear Group have secured top honours at the 2026 Hopwood Hall College Apprenticeships Awards, with their achievements later recognised in Parliament during National Apprenticeship Week. At just 19 years old, Lily Chandler was named Apprentice of the Year 2026, while 20-year-old Christian Bennett received Highly Commended in the same category. Both …
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) is seeking a motivated and experienced Publications Editor/Manager to manage and produce its publications, including an e-newsletter (22 issues per year) and a digital magazine (six editions per year), as well as supporting marketing and promotional activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, editing, and compiling content; managing …
October identified as peak month for tool theft, as darker evenings increase risk Average value of stolen tools rose 18 per cent since 2020, despite fewer overall claims Nearly one in five (18 per cent) tool theft claims came from East Anglia in 2024 Tool theft cost UK tradespeople £294 million in 2024 alone, according …
Tool theft has affected tradespeople and the construction sector for a long time – however, in recent years, legislation has been passed through parliament to act as a deterrent to would-be thieves. These include the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 and – more recently – the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill, which is …
The Electrical Industry Awards 2025, presented by Electrical Times and W&ED, once again shone a spotlight on excellence, innovation and achievement across the UK’s electrical sector. At 12 noon today (Thursday, October 23), the finalists and winners of this year’s Electrical Industry Awards were announced at a virtual ceremony, presented by meteorologist and BBC weather …
Please find attached an advert for a senior contracts manager position in cape Town. The position needs to be urgently filled, hence the closing date of 31 October 2025 Senior Contracts Manager Advert – Presto ElecDownload Read More at the ECA SA
Like & share this news article: News Uncategorised Posted by: electime 10th October 2025 Two years after launch, Allstar Chargepass continues to evolve to meet the needs of fleets Near-Home Charging developed in partnership with Co Charger helps drivers without home chargers cut downtime and costs Allstar, one of the UK’s leading EV, …
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, has completed the first installation in a planned nationwide upgrade programme, replacing two 50kW chargers with a single 120kW ultra-rapid unit at Chineham Business Park in Basingstoke. The upgraded charger delivers significantly faster charging speeds in a wider bay designed to be more accessible. The faster charging …
Solar Energy UK has launched Solar Careers UK, a platform connecting training and education providers, employers and jobseekers across the rapidly growing solar energy and battery energy storage sectors. With the UK Government targeting nearly 60GW of solar power by 2030, the solar sector is expected to deliver thousands of new jobs in the coming …
An Electric Vehicle (EV) charging site has marked an impressive clean air milestone this Net Zero Week as it delivers more than 1 million emission-free miles for EV drivers. InstaVolt, the UK’s largest ultra-rapid EV charging network, has announced that its flagship Winchester Superhub has delivered an incredible 1,083,550 emission-free miles – equivalent to removing …
NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent services and engineering company, has completed work on the electrification of First Bus’s Hengrove depot in Bristol as it continues to support the company’s commitment to have a zero-emission fleet by 2035. The new depot has capacity to charge the 74 new electric buses joining the city’s network, with …
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our team as a temporary cleaner. Location: ECA(SA) Meadowdale, Germiston Key Responsibilities: • General cleaning of offices/Training centre facilities including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitizing surfaces• Emptying bins and maintaining cleanliness in common areas• Restocking cleaning supplies as needed• Ensuring a hygienic and safe …