Electrical Grid Protection Technician

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Mpumalanga to ensure safe operation and maintenance of the secondary plant, supporting continuity of supply. The role emphasizes data integrity, technical service, fault investigations, and SHEQ compliance.

The position requires a National Diploma / N Diploma in Electrical engineering (NQF 6, 240 credits) and strong knowledge of Eskom procedures, with a focus on teamwork and problem-solving in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Basic understanding of Secondary Plant Systems.
• Knowledge of the Transmission Network, Plant and equipment.
• Interpersonal relations and stress management.”

Responsibilities

• Contributes to integrity of the data base.
• Provides technical service.
• Standardized outputs, performance enhancement and fault investigations.
• SHEQ compliance.
• Training and Emergency Preparedness.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Secondary Plant understanding

Interpersonal relations

Stress management

Knowledge of Eskom procedures

Education

National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical (NQF 6, 240 Credits)

Job description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Mpumalanga to ensure safe operation and maintenance of the secondary plant, supporting continuity of supply. The role emphasizes data integrity, technical service, fault investigations, and SHEQ compliance.

The position requires a National Diploma / N Diploma in Electrical engineering (NQF 6, 240 credits) and strong knowledge of Eskom procedures, with a focus on teamwork and problem-solving in a high-stakes environment.