Re-Advert- Senior Technical Official (Electrical & Mechanical Testing)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng is recruiting a Senior Technical Official (Electrical & Mechanical Testing) to maintain and repair high and medium voltage power plant equipment. The role requires adherence to Eskom standards and safety protocols, with focus on reliability and quality of service.

Location is NTCSA Tower Testing Station; the position is permanent and market-related remuneration, with training and coaching duties for more junior staff. Apply by 17 June 2026.

Qualifications

• Artisan (dry trade) Trade Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (NQF4) with 120 credits.
• Experience with MV/HV power plant equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of Eskom standards, ISO 9001 and 14001, safety and emergency response.
• Authorisation up to 33 kV switching.
• Completed practical training in a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialised maintenance, construction, installation and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and quality standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Provide training and coaching to junior staff at Senior Technical Official level.

Skills

Team player

Coaching

Team leadership

Education

Artisan trade certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (NQF4)

Job description

Re-Advert- Senior Technical Official (Electrical & Mechanical Testing)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 17 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Maintenance

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of Specialization: To provide specialised maintenance, construction, installation and repairs to medium voltage (MV) or high voltage (HV) power plant equipment according to policies, procedures, directives, standards, guidelines and service.Task Grade: T09. Business Unit: Asset Management. Location: NTCSA Tower Testing Station

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specialised maintenance, construction, installation and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and quality standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Provide on Senior Technical Official - Electrical job training and coaching

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral:

Leadership:

• Team player
• Coaching
• Teamwork working in a team towards a common goal as well as the ability to lead and empower a team

Knowledge:

• Eskom standards, procedures, directives and guidelines
• Power plant specific transformer, auxiliary, switchgear theoretical knowledge at the required level
• Quality management International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 and 14001
• Emergency response and safety
• Authorisation outcome (5) five switching up to 33 kilo volt (kV)

Skills:

Qualification(s):

• Artisan (dry trade) Trade Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering at NQF4 with 120 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• Completed practical training
• Practical experience in a technical environment

Disclaimer:

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

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