Engineering Assistant HV Plant Management Ops Maintenance

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Bela-Bela; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites applications for an Engineering Assistant HV Plant Management Ops Maintenance at Warmbad Substation. The role provides first line maintenance for HV plant and associated equipment within the Northern Grid.

Candidates should hold a Trade Certificate Electrical (NQF 4 with 120 Credits) and have about 2 years electrical experience, with emphasis on safety, planning and documentation. This permanent position offers market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Electrical (NQF 4) with 120 credits.
• 2 years electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Operating HV plant as part of first-line maintenance.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Ensuring safety and mentoring/coaching of staff.
• Documenting activities and managing configuration data.
• Engaging in non-outage activities and condition monitoring.

Skills

Organising skills

Planning skills

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Education

Trade Certificate Electrical (NQF 4, 120 Credits)

Job description

Engineering Assistant HV Plant Management Ops Maintenance

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To provide a safe, organised and planned first line maintenance service within the Grid in respect to HV Plant and associated equipment. Position/Task Grade: T10 Department: HV Plant Business Unit: Northern Grid Location: Warmbad Substation

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Service HV Plant
• Maintenance
• Inspections
• Safety
• Mentoring and coaching
• Documentation and Configuration management
• Non outage related activities and condition Monitoring

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership

• Coaching and mentoring
• Team Player
• Developing

Knowledge

• Plant, equipment
• Local operating procedures requirements
• Certificate to execute maintenance according to HV Plant Certification requirements
• Planning procedures
• Operating procedures
• Switchgear maintenance according to HV Plant Certification requirements
• Work site requirements
• ORHVS and OHS act

Skills

• Organising and planning skills
• Computer literacy and analytical skills

Qualification(s):

• Trade Certificate Electrical at NQF 4 with 120 Credits

Experience:

• 2 Year Electrical Experience

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

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