Senior Technician Electrical - CPM Protection

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a Senior Technician Electrical – CPM Protection (Dx) in Uitenhage. You will independently operate, maintain, diagnose faults and repair control plant equipment to sustain or enhance power supply, while following Eskom standards and safety guidelines.

The role requires 3 years in a technical environment, a National Diploma/NQF6, and a valid code 08 driver’s licence. This permanent position emphasizes training, leadership and SHEQS adherence.

Qualifications

• National Diploma Electrical / NQF6 with 240 credits.
• 3 years experience in a technical environment.
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of control plant equipment.
• Install and commission control plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair control plant equipment.
• Perform investigations.
• Ensure mentoring and coaching.
• Adhere to SHEQS requirements.

Skills

Team player

Coaching

Developing

Valid code 08 driver’s licence

Administration

Education

National Diploma Electrical / National N Diploma Technical Engineering

Job description

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 4 May 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Snr Technician Electrical – CPM Protection (Dx)Position/Task Grade: T12Area of specialization: To independently operate, maintain, commission, diagnose complex faults and repair control plant equipment in a safe and effective manner to sustain or enhance quality of supply and meet organisational objectives according to Eskom standards, procedures, directives, work practices, guidelines, policies and service agreements.Department: Maintenance & Operations - CPMBusiness Unit: Cape Coastal ClusterLocation: Uitenhage

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Trustworthiness

Leadership

• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching
• Developing

Knowledge

• Understanding control plant technologies, standards, procedure and philosophies Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)
• Authorisation on Low Voltage Operating Regulations (LVOR) and Outcome 3 responsible person
• Accredited to level 2/ intermediate for control plant specific maintenance discipline

Skills

• Valid code 08 driver’s licence
• Administration

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of control plant equipment
• Install and commission control plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and repair control plant equipment
• Perform investigations
• Ensure mentoring and coaching
• Adhere to safety, healthy, environment, quality, and security (SHEQS) requirements.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

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

Qualification(s)

• National Diploma Electrical / National N Diploma Technical Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits

Related Minimum Experience

• 3 years e xperience in a technical environment