Senior Official Tech Lines and Servitudes

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NTCSA seeks a Senior Official to ensure optimal line performance and continuous quality of supply by implementing line control and maintenance programmes. Location is Apollo Converter Station - Olifantsfontein in Gauteng, with a permanent contract and market-related remuneration.

The role requires 2 years of related technical experience, a relevant educational background, and strong safety and reporting skills. OT and OHSA awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years related technical experience.
• Grade 12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 with related diploma/certificate is required.
• Code 8 driving licence and 4x4 endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Line maintenance and repairs management.
• Safety responsibility for line work.
• Line inspection tasks.
• Environmental inspection and remedial action.
• Business plan and budget control.

Skills

Communication

Tools operation

Driver's license

Microsoft Word & Excel

Work at heights

Line maintenance competency

CCA/Construction Competency

Education

Grade 12/NCV4/NSC3/N3

Diploma/Certificate in relevant function

Tools

Fault analysis software

Lightning system tools

Traveling wave system

Transmission information system

Phoenix software

PAP Maintenance tools

Job description

Senior Official Tech Lines and Servitudes

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 4 December 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To ensure optimal line performance and a sustained and continuous quality of supply by efficiently and effectively implementing line control and lines and servitudes maintenance plans and programmes.Task Grade: T07. Business Unit: Apollo & Centralized Services. Location: Apollo Converter Station - Olifantsfontein

Key Responsibilities

• Line maintenance and repairs management
• Safety responsibility
• Line inspection
• Perform environmental inspection and take remedial action
• Business plan and budget control

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership

• Team player
• Interpersonal relationships

Knowledge

• Transmission network
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory
• Operating regulations high voltage system (ORHVS) authorization to take plant handover
• Basic knowledge of occupation health safety Act (OHSA)
• Software applications e.g fault analysis lightning system, traveling wave system, transmission information system, advanced fire information system, Phoenix, system application and products plan maintenance

Skills

• Communication
• Operation of the listed tools and equipment
• Drivers license Code 8 AND Advance 4x4 driving
• Computer literate (particularly Microsoft word and excel packages)
• Ability to work at heights
• Level 2-line maintenance competency authorization
• Level 4 (Emergence restoration system lead supervisor) Construction Competency Authorization (CCA)

Qualification(s)

• Grade 12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 and languages/Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at NQF 4 with credits 120

Experience

• 2 years related technical 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.”

Equality, diversity and inclusion statement

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