Senior Technician Protection Secondary Plant

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Klerksdorp (Hermes Substation) is seeking a Senior Technician Protection Secondary Plant to ensure safe operation and maintenance of the secondary plant, sustaining or enhancing continuity of supply.

The role requires a National Diploma/N6 with 240 credits and at least 3 years post-qualification experience in technical areas; you will work within the Northern Grid and contribute to investigations, risk management, and compliance with Eskom procedures.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/National N Diploma Electrical at NQF 6 with 240 Credits.
• 3+ years post-qualification experience in the area of technical experience.
• Knowledge of Eskom’s procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Planned maintenance
• Audits
• Breakdown maintenance
• Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement/Fault Investigation
• Administration
• Safety and risk management

Skills

Communication

Computer/OT Skills

Technical knowledge

Under pressure

Education

Electrical Engineering diploma

Job description

Senior Technician Protection Secondary Plant

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 September 2026

Position summary

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To ensure that the secondary plant is operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner in order that a continuity of supply is sustained or enhanced and that regional and organisational objectives are met. Business Unit: Northern Grid; Location Klerksdorp (Hermes Substation)

Qualification(s)

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

Experience

• 3 post-qualification experience in the area of Technical Experience

Behavioural

• Professionalism
• Intergrity

Leadership

• Coaching
• Team player
• Developing

Knowledge

• Investigation procedures
• Knowledge of Eskom’s procedures and standards
• Knowledge of Eskom’s business and financial procedures
• Knowledge of statutory/legislative requirements
• Knowledge of network, plant and equipment
• Basic understanding of Secondary Plant Systems

Skills

• Communication
• Computer/Operational Technology (OT) skills
• Technical Knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions
• Can work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned maintenance
• Audits
• Breakdown maintenance
• Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement/Fault Investigation
• Administration
• Safety and risk management

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Qualification(s)

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

Experience

• 3 post-qualification experience in the area of Technical Experience