Technician Secondary Plant

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom invites applications for an engineering specialist to ensure the Secondary Plant is operated and maintained safely to sustain or enhance supply continuity for the Western Grid, based in Vredendal, South Africa.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical equipment and grid systems, SHEQ compliance, and ability to contribute to data integrity, fault investigations, and emergency preparedness within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems and develop solutions.
• Experience with grid operations and maintenance in a utility environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with statutory/legislative requirements relevant to electrical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to integrity of the data base.
• Provides technical service
• Standardized outputs, Performance enhancement and fault investigations
• SHEQ Compliance
• Training and Emergency Preparedness

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Negotiation skills

Stress management

Computer / OT skills

Fall arrest equipment usage

Education

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

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: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 organizational objectives are met.Task Grade: T11Department: Secondary PlantBusiness Unit: Western GridLocation: Vredendal

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributes to integrity of the data base.
• Provides technical service
• Standardized outputs, Performance enhancement and fault investigations
• SHEQ Compliance
• Training and Emergency Preparedness

Skills and Competencies Required:

Leadership:

• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Encourage the right behaviour
• Team player
• Promote open and transparent communication

Knowledge:

• Technical knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions
• Stress management
• 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
• ORHVS
• Knowledge of the Transmission Network, Plant and equipment.

Skills:

• Communication skills
• Computer / operational Technology (OT) skills
• Usage of Fall arrest equipment
• Negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal relations

Qualification(s):

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

Minimum Related Experience:

• P1 P2 Technical experience - Grids Business

Disclaimer:

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

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