Master Electrician

Transnet SOC; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Transnet SOC seeks a skilled artisan to maintain and fault-find substations and traction power supplies. You will service high voltage equipment, transformers, relays, and associated systems, ensuring reliable train operations and safety compliance.

The role requires a Grade 12/N3 with a red seal, HV courses, and a valid B-class license. On-site work includes risk management and teamwork in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 and a red seal trade qualification are required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate electrical faults within substations and signal supply points and perform fixes per maintenance program.

Skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Fault finding

Teamwork

Report writing

Time management

Safety awareness

Leadership

Education

Grade 12/N3

Trade Test red seal

6.6kV AC course

11kV AC course

25kV AC course

3kV DC course

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

The closing date is on 29/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose

To ensure reliable operational service of Electrical Sub-stations for train operations and transmission distribution and Traction systems.
Under general supervision inspect, test, fault finding, repairs and maintain substations traction power supplies, overhead track equipment and transmission lines (all types) to ensure availability and efficient supply of electric power and support for the continuous operations of the company’s electric substation and signalling within company for the running of trains and other operational requirements in accordance with sound knowledge of substation circuitry, safety and business standards.

Position Outputs

1. Responsible for finding and investigating electrical faults within the substation and signal supply points and fixing them after thorough investigation has been conducted based on the approved maintenance program received from the Supervisor or instruction received from the centralised electrical control office Service and maintain high voltage circuit breakers, minimum and bulk oil, SF6 gas and vacuum breakers to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine resistance and load for appropriate action plan
2. Service and maintain transformers (main and auxiliary) to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine if they are in good working condition and decide whether immediate or pre-planned action is required
3. Check earthing of current and voltage transformers and the block jointing of secondary side cables to ensure that they are in good working condition by performing the following activities
4. Service and maintain 3kV DC silicon diode rectifier and wave filter equipment to detect malfunctioning and any leakages/damages and determine resistance and load for appropriate action plan
5. Examine the 3Kv DC Busbar and the under-voltage relay to determine any earth leakage circuits and ensure that under-voltage relay drop out and pick up operations are correct
6. Service and maintain high speed circuit breakers to ensure that they are in good condition and repair any detected failures and malfunctions in accordance with sound knowledge of substation circuitry, safety, and business standards
7. Service and maintain batteries and battery chargers to ensure that they are in good working condition by checking connection for tightness and adjust them accordingly where applicable and boost charge current in accordance with safety standards and battery ampere hour capacity
8. Ensure that the equipment is regenerated by obtaining reading from the PLC microprocessor, analyses and rectifies faults
9. Responsible for the safe storage and control of equipment and material kept on his/her vehicle
10. Carries out good housekeeping to ensure the working area, machinery and tools are kept clean and tidy after all repairs and maintenance work has been completed
11. Perform general administration related to the job by compiling and submitting reports to the Technical Supervisor for work performed and other related matters
12. Carries out pre-trip inspection on equipment, road vehicles, road-rail vehicles, employee protective equipment and lifting equipment to ensure that they are in good condition and usable
13. Attend to emergency callouts on breakdowns and any equipment failures
14. 25kv maintenance of outdoor and Vacuum Circuit Breakers ,11KV OCB and fault finding on faulty breakers
15. Seal leaking and sweating Transformers
16. Be able to adjust tap changers on the transformer as per required voltages
17. Trouble shooting on telecontrol equipment
18. Stringing of substation flying busbars
19. Installation of 11kv and 25kv Auxiliary Transformers
20. High Voltage and medium voltage joining and termination

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Grade 12/N3Trade Test red sealMinimum of 5 Years experience as an artisanWorking at HeightsCompleted all the OBML modulesBe in possession of code B drivers’ licence and be competent and prepared to drive such a vehiclePassed 6.6kV and 11kV AC course or Electrical power systems course (3 months duration)Passed training on 3kV DC, 25kv AC, 50KV AC (Electrical Traction System) and Electrical power systems courseA red/brown certificate 6.6kv AC, 11kV AC, 25kV AC, 50Kv AC and 3kV DCPhysically fitMedical fitnessGood visual acuity

Competencies

KNOWLEDGE:Electrical maintenanceElectrical systemSafety policy and procedures/Act 85High voltage safety instructionFleet management policy and proceduresElectrical Norms and standardsMaterial and equipmentWiring premises(SABS0142 of 1993)SANS 3000-4High voltageSKILLS:Analytical abilityProblem solvingFault findingTeamworkReport writingSchematic diagrams readingDecision making and business acumen.Time managementFirst aidFire fightingComputer LiteracyCommunication/NetworkingInterpersonal skillsConflict ManagementNegotiationProject ManagementDecision MakingSupervisoryRoot cause analysisWork under pressureLeadershipTeam buildingAbility to manage and co ordinate resource and teams efficientlyATTITUDES:Quality orientatedSelf confidenceCost consciousResults orientatedReliableSafety consciousSenses of urgencyResponsiblePositive attitudeFair decision makingApproachableLeadershipRight temperament

Equity Statement

Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

Disclaimer

If you have not heard from Transnet within 90 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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