Senior Technologist Fault Investigations

Eskom (South Arfica); Germiston; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom invites applications for the role of Senior Technologist Fault Investigations in Germiston, Gauteng. The incumbent will lead abnormal fault investigations, provide technical reporting, and support National Control and NTCSA grids to enhance supply continuity.

The position requires strong analytical, planning, and mentoring skills, with a focus on power system fault calculations and protection philosophies.

Qualifications

• B Degree/B Tech/National H Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (NQF 7, 360 credits)
• 4 years’ technical experience in power generation, transmission or distribution
• ECSA registration as Professional Technologist preferred

Responsibilities

• Abnormal incident investigations
• Transmission technical reporting
• Technical support to National Control and NTCSA grids
• Mentorship to junior engineers/technicians

Skills

Planning

Analysing

Calculating

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Risk analysis

Project management

Electrical system analysis

Communication & presentation

Teamwork

Education

B Degree/B Tech/National H diploma Electrical/Electronic Eng (NQF7)

Tools

Power system simulation software

Job description

Senior Technologist Fault Investigations

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 October 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Area of specialization:To provide accurate and well-coordinated Fault investigations to minimize the effect of primary faults on the power system network and enhance quality and continuity of supply to customers.Position/Task Grade: P15Department: Operations PerformanceBusiness Unit: System OperatorLocation: Simmerpan, Germiston, Gauteng

Key Responsibilities

Abnormal incident investigations

Transmission Technical Reporting

Technical support to National Control and NTCSA grids

Training and Development and providing mentorship to junior engineers/technicians

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioural

• Strong drive to learn
• Be results and delivery focused
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism

Leadership

• Team player
• Ability to build relationships and delivery on expectations
• Couching and mentoring

Skill

• Planning
• Analysing
• Calculating
• Problem solving
• Strategic thinking skills
• Risk analysis principles
• Project management principles
• Electrical System analytical skills
• Communication and presentation skills

Knowledge

• Primary and Secondary Plant operating and control during abnormal conditions
• Transmission and sub-Transmission protection philosophies, settings, applications (all generations)
• Transmission Primary and Secondary Plant operating and control during normal and abnormal system conditions.
• Tele-protection functions used for protection signalling
• Proprietary software for power system simulation
• Quality of supply, supply interruptions, voltage depressions, harmonic and inter-harmonic distortions, unbalance, flicker, voltage regulator, frequency control.
• NTCSA organisational structures and customer requirements
• Information systems
• Power system fault calculations
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all electrical plant systems, network design and operation

Qualification(s):

• B Degree/ B Tech/ National H Diploma Electrical /Electronic Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• 4 Years’ Technical experience in Power Generation, Transmission or Distribution

Professional Registration Body:

• ECSA as Professional Technologist

Disclaimer:

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