HV Substation Technician: Maintenance & Testing

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tools & safety equipment provided

Paid training & certification

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Substation Technician in Nelspruit to install, maintain, test and repair electrical substation equipment, ensuring reliable electricity delivery in the Mpumalanga region.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or HV qualification, with 3–5 years’ HV experience, and comfortable reading schematics and using testing/diagnostic tools while following strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires National Diploma or equivalent HV qualification.
• 3–5 years’ experience with high-voltage substation equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/technical drawings for Nelspruit area.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on substation equipment (transformers, breakers, switchgear).
• Test and commission substation equipment.
• Diagnose faults and implement timely repairs.
• Maintain records of maintenance, testing and repairs.

Skills

HV troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or high-voltage electrician

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Substation Technician in Nelspruit to install, maintain, test and repair electrical substation equipment, ensuring reliable electricity delivery in the Mpumalanga region.

The ideal candidate holds a National Diploma or HV qualification, with 3–5 years’ HV experience, and comfortable reading schematics and using testing/diagnostic tools while following strict safety protocols.