Artisan Electrical Lines and Servitudes

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

NTCSA in Polokwane focuses on power line inspections, servitude maintenance and urgent restoration tasks to ensure reliable electricity supply. The role involves performing inspections, fault investigations and assisted restoration operations under supervision, with emphasis on safety, tools handling and stakeholder relations.

Applicants should hold a Trade Certificate Electrical (Light Current/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits and have at least two years' NTCSA experience.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate Electrical (Light Current/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits.
• 2 years NTCSA network and discipline related equipment experience (Lines and Servitudes).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions in line work.

Responsibilities

• Perform line inspections, servitude maintenance, hardware defect repairs and operating.
• Perform line fault investigations.
• Assist in restoration operations during power line emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment policies.
• Operate, inspect and maintain tools and equipment.
• Enhance customer and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Lines and servitude

OHS awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Trade Certificate Electrical (Light/Heavy Current) NQF4

Tools

Transmission network

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To perform in a safe and effective manner power line inspections, servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance and sustainable and continuous quality of supply. Task Grade: T09. Department: Lines and Servitudes. Business Unit: Northern Grid. Location: Polokwane

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform under supervision line inspections, servitude maintenance hardware defect repairs and operating
• Perform line fault investigations
• Assist in restoration operations during power line emergencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment policies
• Operate, inspect and maintain tools and equipment
• Enhance customer and stakeholder relations

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioural:

Leadership:

Knowledge:

• Electrical or mechanical engineering
• Lines and servitude
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
• Transmission network
• ORHVS authorisation outcome 2 to take, handover the line under supervision
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and hazardous substances
• Basic line component identification
• Vegetation management
• Principles of electrical theory
• Level 3 maintenance competency authorisation

Skills:

• Ability to work at heights
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Work under extreme weather conditions
• Valid Driver’s License code C1
• Interpersonal relations
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Computer literate in Microsoft packages (Word and Excel)

Qualification(s):

• Trade Certificate Electrical (Light Current/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits

Experience:

• 2 years NTCSA network and discipline related equipment (Lines and Servitudes)

Disclaimer:

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from underrepresented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.