Senior Technician Engineering (C&I) - Ingula PS

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; uMnambithi; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal, is hiring a Senior Technician C&I Engineering X1 (Generation) Peaking. The role focuses on developing and implementing optimised control-system processes, guiding engineering sections, and resolving complex technical issues.

The position requires experience in process control, NEC, PSR authorisations, and safety compliance. The successful candidate will mentor teams, provide technical support, and evaluate modifications to enhance system

Qualifications

• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits
• 3 years technical or engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Motivating teams
• Coaching and mentoring
• Address day to day technical issues
• Render technical advice/support
• Propose modifications and determine the impact on process control systems performance
• Attend to equipment and employee safety

Skills

Motivating teams

Coaching and mentoring

Honesty

Trustworthiness

PSR authorisations

National electric code

Advanced computer

Education

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Advanced computer

Job description

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Ladysmith

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Senior Technician C&I Engineering X1 (Generation) PeakingTask Grade: T12Area of specialization: To develop and implement optimised systems and processes for process control systemsDepartment: C&I EngineeringBusiness Unit: Peaking GenerationLocation: KwaZulu Natal, Ingula PS

• Motivating teams
• Coaching and mentoring
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Plant Safety Regulation (PSR) authorisations (low voltage regulations)
• National electric code (NEC)
• Advanced computer
• Propose modifications and determine the impact on process control systems performance.
• Advise and guide engineering section in solving complex technical problems.
• Address day to day technical issues.
• Render technical advice/support.
• Execute and evaluate the effectiveness of modifications.
• Attend to equipment and employee safety.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“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.”

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits

o Related Minimum Experience :

o Qualification(s):

National Diploma/National N Diploma in Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits

o Related Minimum Experience :

3 years technical or engineering experience