Engineering Assistant Lines & Servitudes

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking an Engineering Assistant Lines & Servitudes in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha to perform power line inspections, servitude maintenance, and restoration tasks. The role requires working on transmission lines with approved tools and procedures to ensure reliable supply.

The position emphasizes safety, OHS knowledge, and good stakeholder relations, with a focus on team collaboration and adherence to Eskom procedures.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or equivalent in electrical line work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work at heights

Communication

Negotiation

Team player

Interpersonal relations

Follow verbal and written instructions

MS Word/Excel

4x4 driving

Code C1 driving license

Education

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

Tools

Lines software applications

Basic rigging

Operating lines tools/equipment

ORHVS authorisation to take handover

OHS Act knowledge

Job description

Engineering Assistant Lines & Servitudes

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 25 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: South Africa

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: 10Department: Lines and ServitudesBusiness Unit: Southern GridLocation: Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership:

• Coaching and mentoring
• Team Player
• Motivational

Knowledge:

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Lines and servitude
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
• Transmission network
• ORHVS authorisation to take handover
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and hazardous substances
• Basic line component identification
• Principles of electrical theory
• Eskom business, procedures, directives, Conditions of Service and financial procedures
• Lines software applications
• Basic rigging
• Operating of lines tools and equipment

Skills:

• Ability to work at heights
• Communication
• Negotiation
• Working 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)
• Advanced 4x4 driving, 4x4 driving

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:

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