Senior Technician (Scada) Gqeberha (Re-advertisement)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Eastern Cape invites applications for a permanent Engineer role focused on operating and maintaining the secondary plant to ensure a reliable power supply. Based in Gqeberha, the position emphasizes safe, effective plant operation and adherence to Eskom standards.

The successful candidate will contribute to maintenance planning, safety and risk management, audits, and fault investigations within NTCSA scope, collaborating with teams to meet regional objectives.

Qualifications

• National Diploma Electrical with 240 credits.
• Knowledge of Eskom procedures and standards.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements.
• Ability to diagnose electrical equipment problems.

Skills

Coaching

Team player

Eskom procedures

Statutory knowledge

Electrical equipment

Secondary Plant

Communication

OT skills

Analytical skills

Under pressure

Maintenance planning

Education

National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical

Job description

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 2 February 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Eastern Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: T12Area of specialization: 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.Department: Secondary PlantBusiness Unit: Southern GridLocation: Gqeberha

Skills and Competencies Required

• Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing
• 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
• Communication
• Computer/Operational Technology (OT) skills
• Technical Knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions
• Interpersonal relations
• Can work under pressure

• 1. Planned maintenance
• 2. Audits
• 4. Breakdown maintenance
• 5. Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement/Fault Investigations
• 6. Administration
• 7. Safety and risk management

NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals andtargets, 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.

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

Qualification(s)

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