Technician Secondary Plant DC & Security

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites applications for the Technician Secondary Plant DC & Security role based in Mpumalanga, Middleburg CLN. The job focuses on safe operation and maintenance of the secondary plant to sustain or improve electricity supply.

Join a team that emphasizes technical excellence, incident investigations, and strict adherence to Eskom procedures and standards within a permanent position.

Qualifications

• NQF 6 Electrical Diploma with 240 Credits required.
• Knowledge of Eskom procedures and standards.
• Understanding of Transmission Network and plant equipment.

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

Technical knowledge

Secondary Plant

Eskom standards

Statutory knowledge

Interpersonal relations

Stress management

Investigation procedures

Knowledge of Eskom procedures

Knowledge of Eskom business

ORHVS

Education

National Diploma Electrical (NQF 6)

Job description

Technician Secondary Plant DC & Security

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 1 September 2026

Position summary

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 organisational objectives are met.Division: National Transmission Company South AfricaPosition/Task Grade: T11Department: Secondary PlantBusiness Unit: North East GridLocation: Mpumalanga, Middleburg CLN

Leadership

• Team Player
• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Encourage the right behavior
• Promote open and transparent communication

Knowledge

• Technical knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions
• Basic understanding of Secondary Plant Systems
• Knowledge of the Transmission Network, Plant and equipment
• Stress management
• Investigation procedures
• Interpersonal relations
• Knowledge of Eskom's procedures & Standards
• Knowledge of Eskom's business & financial procedures
• Knowledge of statutory/legislative requirements
• ORHVS

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.

Qualification(s):

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

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