Senior Supervisor Tech HV Plant Maintenance

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Upington; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Upington is seeking a Senior Supervisor Tech HV Plant Maintenance to lead high voltage switchgear maintenance and ensure safe, reliable power delivery. You will direct grid switchgear activities, monitor KPI targets, and coordinate planning and execution with regional teams.

The role requires deep HV plant knowledge, a ND Electrical at NQF6, and at least 5 years in HV maintenance, plus leadership skills to coach teams and drive safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical at NQF level 6 with 240 Credits.
• Minimum 5 years HV Plant Maintenance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of HV plant and related equipment, test gear and diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Professionalism

Honesty

Integrity

Trustworthiness

Motivating

Coaching

Team player

Education

National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical at NQF level 6 with 240 Credits

Job description

Senior Supervisor Tech HV Plant Maintenance

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 18 February 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Upington

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization:To provide grid switchgear technology direction and ensure high voltage (HV) plant switchgear is maintained in a safe and effective manner for continuous sustained, enhanced quality of supply, switchgear key performance indicator (KPI) targets are met, condition monitoring carried out, associated planning and planning systems are utilised to meet regional and organisational objectives.Department: HV PLANTBusiness Unit: Western GridLocation: Northern Cape - Upington

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

• Professionalism
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Trustworthiness

Leadership

• Motivating, coaching and developing teams
• Team player

Knowledge

• Eskom, Transmission standards, procedures, directives
• Eskom, Transmission business and financial procedures
• Thorough knowledge of Transmission and other quality systems i.e. business management system (BMS) and International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9000
• Thorough knowledge of substation functioning with specific emphasis on high voltage (HV) plant switchgear
• High level knowledge of HV plant and related equipment, test gear and diagnostic equipment
• Transmission networks
• Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Customer requirements

Qualification(s)

• National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical at NQF level 6 with 240 Credits

Minimum Related Experience

• 5 Years High Voltage Plant Maintenance experience

Disclaimer

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