Senior Technician Secondary Plant ReAdvert x1

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) is seeking a Senior Technician for the Apollo Maintenance Secondary Plant at Olifantsfontein. The role focuses on safe operation and maintenance to sustain or improve power supply continuity in the Apollo area.

Requirements include a National Diploma in Electrical, 3+ years of technical experience, and knowledge of Eskom procedures. The position is permanent and market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• National Diploma / NDip Electrical at NQF 6 with 240 Credits.
• Related minimum experience: 3 years of technical experience.
• Knowledge of Eskom procedures and standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

OT skills

Technical knowledge

Diagnostics

Negotiation

Leadership

Interpersonal relations

Education

National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical (NQF 6)

Job description

Senior Technician Secondary Plant ReAdvert x1

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 8 June 2026

Position summary

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Gauteng

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. Company: National Transmission Company South Africa Business Unit: Apollo & Centralized Services Department: Apollo Maintenance Secondary PlantLocation: Apollo Converter Station (Olifantsfontein)

Behavioural

• Professionalism, Honesty , Integrity

Leadership

• Coaching , mentoring , 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

Skill

• Communication
• Computer/Operational Technology (OT) skills
• Technical Knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal relations

Attributes

• Can work under pressure

Key Responsibilities

• Planned maintenance
• Audits
• Commissioning
• Breakdown maintenance
• Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement/Fault Investigations
• Administration
• 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 and targets, 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.

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

Related minimum experience: 3 years of technical experience