Technician Secondary Plant (Metering and Measurements)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in the Northern Grid invites applications for a Technician Secondary Plant (Metering and Measurements). Based at Trident Substation, you will ensure safe operation and maintenance of the secondary plant to sustain or enhance supply in the region.

You will work with data integrity, provide technical services, support fault investigations, and comply with SHEQ standards while developing the skills of the team.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge to diagnose electrical problems and provide solutions.
• Understand Eskom procedures, standards and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of network, plant and equipment and Secondary Plant systems.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to data base integrity and provides technical service.
• Delivers standardized outputs, supports fault investigations and improvements.
• Ensures SHEQ compliance and participates in training and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer / OT skills

Fall arrest equipment

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal relations

Education

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

Job description

Technician Secondary Plant (Metering and Measurements)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 19 June 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 organizational objectives are met.Department: Secondary PlantBusiness Unit: Northern GridLocation: Trident SubstationTask Grade: T11

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

“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 and targets, 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 advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”