Technician Electrical & Mechanical Systems- (Test Facilities)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Technician Electrical & Mechanical Systems to monitor plant performance and take remedial actions to keep systems operating as designed. The role is permanent and based on site at the test facilities.

Key duties include maintaining plant system performance, performing tests, calibrating as environments change, and coordinating contractors while supporting budget controls and safety standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/N6 with 240 credits required.
• P1/P2 experience in air-conditioning and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of building installations, design codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational performance of the Plant Systems.
• Determine long-term performance of Plant.
• Perform special tests on systems.
• Apply new calibration figures and standards due to a changing environment.
• OHS ACT and Environmental compliance.
• Maintain an information system.
• Coordinate contractor staff activities.
• Assist with budget control.

Skills

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Safety consciousness

Driving

Education

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

Job description

Technician Electrical & Mechanical Systems- (Test Facilities)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 18 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of Specialization: To monitor plant system performance and take remedial action to keep the plant performance as designed.Position/Task Grade: T11Department: Grid ModernisationBusiness Unit: Asset Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain the operational performance of the Plant Systems.

2. Determine long-term performance of Plant.

3. Perform special test on systems.

4. Apply new calibration figures and standards due to a changing environment.

5. OHS ACT and Environmental.

6. Maintain an information system.

7. Coordinate contractor staff activities.

8. Assist with budget control.

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioral

• Honesty


• Trustworthiness

Leadership

• Safety consciousness

Knowledge

• IEEE Std 81– Guide for measuring earth resistivity, Ground impedance and earth surface potentials of a ground system


• Earthing and lightning protection


• IEEE Std 1441–Guide for the inspection of overhead transmission line construction


• Power plant system and technology


• Design codes and standards


• Engineering theory


• Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation


• Air conditioning legislation and regulations


• Knowledge of products

Skill

• Driving competency (valid code 8 driving licence)

Qualification(s)

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

Related Minimum Experience:

• P1 P2 related practical experience on air-conditioning and


• electrical systems and all other building installations.

Disclaimer:

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