Senior Technical Official (Electrical & Mechanical Testing) x3

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd seeks a Senior Technical Official (Electrical & Mechanical Testing) in Gauteng for permanent work within Asset Management at NTCSA Tower Testing Station.

You will perform specialised MV/HV testing, uphold safety and quality standards, and support coaching and development of junior staff as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Artisan trade certificate in electrical/mechanical engineering (NQF4, 120 credits).
• Practical training completed; experience in a technical environment.
• Familiar with Eskom standards, procedures, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialised maintenance, construction, installation and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environment and quality standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching for staff

Skills

Team player

Coaching

Leadership

Power plant knowledge

ISO 9001/14001

Emergency response

33 kV switching

Education

Artisan (dry trade) Trade Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Technical Official (Electrical & Mechanical Testing) x3

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 11 December 2025

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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