Senior Advisor Electrical HV PLANT (Technical Support - Switchgear)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Senior Advisor Electrical HV Plant (Technical Support - Switchgear) based in Bellville seeks an experienced professional to lead maintenance and audits of high voltage equipment, ensuring safe operation and timely return to service.

The role covers project and asset management, condition monitoring, and oversight of technical, financial and safety processes, with leadership for mentoring teams and adherence to Eskom procedures and OHSA standards.

Qualifications

• B Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma Technical at NQF7 with 360 credits.
• Knowledge of transmission network, investigation procedures, Eskom procedures, COS and OHSA.
• Understanding of Eskom’s business, financial procedures and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance and audits.
• Manage projects and assets.
• Monitor plant condition and return to service.
• Provide specialist advice, maintenance and investigations.
• Ensure emergency preparedness.
• Manage technical, operational, finance and commercial processes.
• Ensure safety.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching.

Skills

Transmission network

Investigation procedures

Eskom procedures

COS

OHSA

Education

B Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma Technical at NQF7 with 360 credits

Job description

Senior Advisor Electrical HV PLANT (Technical Support - Switchgear)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 6 December 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To provide a safe, organised and planned complex centralised maintenance service within the grid for high voltage plant and associated equipment. Task Grade: G15. Business Unit: Western Grid. Location: Bellville

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality assurance and audits.
• Manage projects and assets.
• Monitor plant condition and return to service.
• Provide specialist advice, maintenance and investigations.
• Ensure emergency preparedness.
• Manage technical, operational, finance and commercial processes.
• Ensure safety.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and coaching.

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

Leadership:

Knowledge

• Transmission network
• Investigation procedures
• Eskom’s procedures, standards, directives and conditions of service (COS)
• Eskom’s business and financial procedures
• Secondary plant
• Usage of fall arrest equipment
• Operating regulations for high voltage systems (ORHVS)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)Skills

Skills:

Qualification(s)

• B Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma Technical at NQF7 with 360 credits

Experience

Disclaimer

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