Snr Technologist Prof Electrical (Substation Automation Integration)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

NTCSA invites applications for a Snr Technologist Prof Electrical (Substation Automation Integration) to lead engineering design and technology strategy within PTM&C at Simmerpan, Germiston. This senior role supports asset creation through lifecycle projects and requires professional registration with ECSA.

The position emphasizes design codes, engineering theory, problem solving and technical leadership for technologists in multiple disciplines, with a focus on standards, procedures and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor level engineering design and standards knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of engineering theory and relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with processes, procedures and governance in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical consulting and investigates customer needs.
• Develops and approves discipline specific philosophies and standards.
• Leads technology research and participates in technical forums.
• Provides professional technical leadership for technologists.
• Contributes to technology vision and direction setting.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Technical report writing

Design codes and standards

Engineering theory

Relevant processes procedures policies

Education

B Tech / National Higher Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Engineering (NQF7)

Job description

Snr Technologist Prof Electrical (Substation Automation Integration)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 2 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position: Snr Technologist Prof Electrical (Substation Automation Integration);Position/Task Grade: P15;Area of specialization: The development and support of suitable technology strategies, processes, standard, specifications and designs.Department: PTM&C;Business Unit: Engineering;Location: Simmerpan, Germiston

Skills and Competencies Required

1) Behavioural:

• Trustworthy
• Customer focused

2) Leadership:

3) Knowledge:

• Design codes and standard
• Engineering theory
• Relevant processes, procedure, policies, guidelines and legislation

4)Skill:

• Technical problem solving
• Technical report writing

Key Responsibilities

• Provides a technical consulting and investigating service for customers.
• Produces and integrates engineering solutions/ designs for asset creation at various stages in the project life cycle.
• Develops and approves discipline specific philosophies, technical standards, procedures, work practises and specifications for approval.
• Manages and conducts product, equipment, material, service and change impact evaluation.
• Provides input into discipline specific technology vision strategy and direction setting.
• Conducts discipline specific technology research into new technologies.
• Participates in national and international technical forums.
• Provides professional technical leadership for technologists in different disciplines.

Qualification(s):

B Tech/National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Engineering at NQF7 with 360 Credits

Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Technologist

technologies for substations Engineering design, overhead line engineering design, secondary plant engineering

design, protection, telecommunication, measurements metering, civil design and control.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“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

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