PWEE783-2026 LINESMAN (2 POSTS)

EdUpStairs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 276,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs is seeking two Linesmen for deployment across Waltloo, Pretoriuspark Depot and Tshwane locations. The roles require Grade 10, Linesman Course, and a Code C1 with PrDP. Applicants should have at least six months’ experience in local authority electrical networks and be prepared for shifts and overtime.

Safety is paramount; candidates must pass a criminal record check and be willing to work anywhere in Tshwane as directed. SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 educational level.
• Linesman Course completed.
• At least six months’ experience in local authority electrical networks.
• Valid Code C1 driving licence with PrDP.
• Physical fitness and health to perform heavy manual tasks.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby and overtime.
• Criminal record check with fingerprints at own cost.
• Willing to be placed anywhere in Tshwane as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal use of resources to meet project targets and dates.
• Construct the electrical network to deliver effective service.
• Maintain the existing electrical network for stability.
• Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).
• Rotate tasks across operational teams to enhance multiskilling.

Skills

Physical fitness

Willingness to work shifts

Criminal record check

Driver's licence

Education

Linesman Course

Grade 10

Tools

SAP

Job description

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY AND ELECTRICITY BUSINESS UNIT

Division: Distribution Operations and Maintenance

Section: Street Lights and Distribution

Location: Waltloo and Pretoriuspark Depot

Re-advertisement

Reference number

PWEE783-2026

Position

LINESMAN (2 POSTS)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract (external)

African female

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T7

Scale

R276 264,00 – R383 700,00 per annum

remuneration package

R383 567,00 – R520 312,00 per annum

Job purpose

To execute projects (operations) in an effective way by keeping to the set targets of time, cost, resources and standards of each project and adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993) (this post only executes tasks on the non-energised electrical distribution network)

Appointment

requirements

Grade 10

Linesman Course

At least six months’ relevant working experience in local authority electrical networks

A valid Code C1 driving licence with a valid PrDP

Physical fitness and health

Ability to do physical work related to operation and maintenance activities for continuous periods

Willingness and ability to work shifts, standby and overtime

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Applicants must be willing to be placed anywhere in Tshwane from time to time as required and determined by the departmental management. Thus, by applying for any of these positions the applicants irrevocably accept this condition.

Personal attributes

Quality orientation: Ability to ensure high-quality output, accurately check processes and tasks, and show attention to detail

Primary functions

Ensure the optimal use of resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and to reach set target dates of projects

Construct the electrical network to ensure effective service delivery

Maintain the existing electrical network to ensure network stability

Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act 85 of 1993)

Execute tasks or duties on a rotation basis between various operational teams to enhance multiskilling

SAP

S70095660; S70029120

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