Power Plant Operator — Safe Operations & Growth Path

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual bonus

Paid leave

Training opportunities

Stable employment

Safety equipment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a diligent Power Generation Plant Operator to monitor and control equipment, conduct routine inspections, and respond to alarms. The role supports essential energy supply and requires safety-first mindset and rotating shifts.

You will interpret manuals, work with maintenance teams, maintain logs, and help with minor repairs while adhering to safety standards. A technical qualification and at least 3 years of power plant experience are preferred; the

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• National Certificate in Engineering: Power Plant Operations is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years experience operating power generation equipment.
• Strong understanding of power plant operations, thermodynamics and electrical principles.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and control room operations.
• Commitment to safety, health and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor power generation equipment and control systems per procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of plant machinery, instrumentation and control panels.
• Adjust operational parameters to maintain efficiency, output and safety.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies following protocols.
• Maintain logs of readings, events and actions.
• Assist in routine maintenance and minor repairs as directed.

Skills

Power plant operations

SCADA systems

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

Grade 12

National Certificate in Engineering: Power Plant Operations

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a diligent Power Generation Plant Operator to monitor and control equipment, conduct routine inspections, and respond to alarms. The role supports essential energy supply and requires safety-first mindset and rotating shifts.

You will interpret manuals, work with maintenance teams, maintain logs, and help with minor repairs while adhering to safety standards. A technical qualification and at least 3 years of power plant experience are preferred; the