Substation Maintenance Electrician

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a skilled Substation Maintenance Electrician for their Wind Farms. The role involves maintenance and operational performance monitoring of high-voltage substations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in medium to high voltage systems and a valid Red Seal Artisan Certificate. This site-based position requires strong technical skills and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with Medium to High Voltage systems.
• Valid ORHVS Certificate; ECSA registration advantageous.
• Experience in live substation environments and wind farms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance of HV substations.
• Log operational issues and prepare weekly reports for the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines.

Skills

Electrical technical drawing interpretation

Report writing

High Voltage system maintenance

Safety regulations compliance

Education

Red Seal Artisan Certificate

N2 qualification

Job description

Position Title : Substation Maintenance Electrician

Location : Western & Northern Cape, South Africa – preferably based in or near Garob , Soetwater , or Karusa

Department : Transmission Services

Employment Type : Fixed-Term Contract (3 Years)

Job Family : Customer Services

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Technician to join our team at the Soetwater & Karusa Wind Farms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Electrical Balance of Plant (EBOP), which includes daily inspections, testing, service, and monitoring of high-voltage substations and overhead line systems (Loop-in Loop-out to the 132kV mainline).

You will also be responsible for monitoring the power plant using the client’s system, recording all operational activity, and submitting weekly reports to the Project Manager for review and delivery to the client.

This is a site-based role requiring relocation or residence near one of the following areas : Garob, Soetwater, or Karusa.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct daily visual inspections of HV substations and associated infrastructure.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on EBOP components, including MV / HV substation and LILO overhead lines.

Monitor system performance using client-provided monitoring platforms.

Log and report all operational issues and events on an ongoing basis.

Prepare and submit weekly technical reports to the Project Manager.

Ensure all safety, OH&S, and procedural guidelines are followed.

Serve as the primary technical contact and trusted advisor on-site.

Support upgrades, fault response, and optimization of equipment performance.

Maintain safety and cleanliness standards within substations and work zones.

Requirements :

Valid Red Seal Artisan Certificate (Trade Test) with completed apprenticeship and minimum N2 qualification.

Minimum 3 years of experience working with Medium to High Voltage systems (e.g. 3.3kV, 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV).

Valid (or recently expired) ORHVS Certificate and accreditation as a Responsible Person.

Proven understanding of EBOP operations and maintenance in HV transmission environments.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and technical drawings.

Strong written communication skills, especially in report writing.

Valid driver’s license.

Prior experience working in live substation environments.

Valid medical certificate of fitness.

Familiarity with Construction Regulations and industry safety protocols.

ECSA registration (advantageous).

Previous work on wind farms or renewable energy infrastructure.