Senior Engineering Assistant Electrical

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NTCSA seeks a competent Line Maintenance Supervisor in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on supervising, coordinating and performing safe servitude and line maintenance, repairs and restoration tasks on transmission lines to ensure consistent power supply and system reliability.

The position requires extensive transmission network knowledge, OHSACT awareness, and a Trade Certificate Electrical (NQF 4). Applicant must be able to work under challenging weather conditions and lead a team.

Qualifications

• Must supervise and perform line maintenance safely and effectively.
• 5 years transmission network and related equipment experience.
• Knowledge of OHSACT and related electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and carry out power line inspection, hardware defect repairs, servitude maintenance and operating.
• Fault investigation
• Supervise and carry out power line emergency restoration tasks
• Compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental Policies
• Mentoring and coaching.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Interpersonal relations

Follow instructions

Extreme weather

Professionalism

Education

Trade Certificate Electrical at NQF 4

Tools

TWS

FALLS

LLS

TXSIS

AFIS

SAP PM

Phoenix

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: Upington

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: Supervise, co-ordinate and perform in safe and effective manner servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on Transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance and a sustainable and continuous quality of supply. Task Grade: T11.Business Unit: Western Grid. Location: Northern Cape - Upington

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and carry out power line inspection, hardware defect repairs, servitude maintenance and operating.
• Fault investigation
• Supervise and carry out power line emergency restoration tasks
• Compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental Policies
• Mentoring and coaching.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Trustworthiness
• Interpersonal relations
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work under extreme weather conditions
• Professionalism

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory
• Transmission network knowledge
• ORHVS Authorization to take plant handover
• Basic knowledge of OHSACT
• Basic knowledge of software application, TWS, FALLS, LLS, TXSIS, AFIS, SAP PM, phoenix

Skills:

• Communication
• Operation of the listed tools and equipment
• Driver’s License Code 8 and Advanced 4X4 driving skills
• Computer literate (particular Microsoft Word and Excel packages)
• Level 2 Line Maintenance Competency Authorisation
• Level 4 (ERS Lead Supervisor) Construction Competency Authorisation
• Advanced rigging skills

Qualification(s):

• Trade Certificate Electrical at NQF 4 with 120 Credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years’ Transmission network and discipline related equipment (Lines and HV Plant) experience

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.”

NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.