Senior Technician - (Engineering Investigation)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng requires two engineers to provide specialised technical services for power transformer plant repair and maintenance, on site and in workshop environments.

Role involves investigations, drafting scope of work and recommendations with relevant technical specifications; strong knowledge of transformer and switchgear maintenance is essential, as are leadership capabilities and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Sound technical knowledge of transformer and switchgear maintenance, including protection and control systems.
• Familiar with ERiBMS system, grievance and disciplinary procedures, house agreement and quality process.
• People management and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised technical service in workshop and on-site for repair and maintenance of power transformer plant and ancillary equipment.
• Conduct investigations and compile detailed reports, scope of work and recommendations with technical specifications.

Skills

Transformer maintenance

ERiBMS system

People management

Education

National Diploma Electrical - Heavy Current

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 25 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy, Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Responsible for providing a specialised technical service in workshop and on site for the repair and maintenance, of power transformer plant and associated ancillary equipment. Conduct investigations and compilation of detailed investigation reports, scope of work and recommendations regarding the repair, together with the relevant technical specifications and other detail. Task Grade: T13Type: PermanentDepartment: Transformer and Switchgear Services - EngineeringLocation: RoshervillePosition: x2

Responsibleforprovidingaspecialised technicalserviceinworkshopand on site for the repair and maintenance, of power transformer plantandassociatedancillaryequipment.Conductinvestigationsand compilation of detailed investigation reports, scope of work and recommendationsregardingtherepair,togetherwiththe relevant technicalspecificationsandother detail.

Skills

• Sound Technicalknowledgeof Transformerand Switchgearrelated maintenanceincludingprotection and control systems
• FamiliarwithERiBMSSystemincludingGrievanceandDisciplinaryProcedure,Houseagreementand Quality process
• Peoplemanagementandconflictresolution skills

Knowledge

• Legislative Acts (ISO 14001 & 9001, OHSAS 18001, PFMA)
• Relevant Ancillary Equipment knowledge
• Transformersand Related Components
• Competencies and Training Needs
• Analysis Clean Conditions Policy & Regulations
• Understanding ofPol i cies , Procedures,WorksInstructions,PQP ' s&SHEQrelateddocumentationapplicable to area of responsibility .
• DisciplinaryRegulationsandGrievance Regulations
• UnderstandtheresponsibilityofthequalityofworkandensuringsubordinatescomplywithQuality standards

Attributes

• Confidentiality Team player
• Self-starterandwillingto accept responsibility
• AvailabletorespondonshortnoticetoWorksandsite requirements .
• Availableforstandbydutiesand beabletorespondafterhoursandbeatworkwithinashort time.
• Availabletoworkandstayawayfrom home .

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.Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions.

Qualification(s)

• National Diploma (T3 I S4I BTech) Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
• National Drivers Licence First Aid Certificate

Experience

• 5 years Related Experience within a Power Transformer and Switchgear Environment with sound Technical Experience.
• Transformer and electrical apparatus refurbishment experience on Site and in the Works environment