Technician Secondary Plant (Teleprotection)

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Technician Secondary Plant (Teleprotection) to operate and maintain secondary plant for safe, reliable power supply. This role requires P1/P2 technical experience in grid environments, a relevant electrical engineering diploma, and a commitment to SHEQ standards.

The position is permanent, market-related remuneration, based in Upington, Northern Cape, and aligned with Eskom’s Western Grid unit. Apply by the stated deadline.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (NQF 6) with 240 credits.
• Strong technical knowledge to diagnose problems in electrical equipment/systems.
• Ability to apply Eskom procedures and standards.
• Experience with secondary plant systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to integrity of the data base.
• Provide technical services.
• Standardise outputs, performance enhancement and fault investigations.
• Ensure safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ) compliance.
• Provide training and emergency preparedness.

Skills

Leadership

Team player

Communication

Education

National Diploma/National N Diploma Electrical Engineering (NQF 6)

Job description

Technician Secondary Plant (Teleprotection)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 27 January 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Electrical Engineering

Location: South Africa

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To ensure secondary plant is operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner for sustained or enhanced continuous quality of supply and regional and organisational objectives are met. Task Grade: T11. Business Unit: Western Grid. Location: Upington, Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to integrity of the data base.
• Provide technical services.
• Standardise outputs, performance enhancement and fault investigations.
• Ensure safety, health, environment, quality (SHEQ) compliance.
• Provide training and emergency preparedness.

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral

• Leadership
• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Team player
• Encourage the right behaviour
• 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
• Transmission network, plant and equipment
• Stress management
• Investigation procedures
• Interpersonal relations
• Eskom's procedures and standards
• Eskom's business and financial procedures
• Statutory/legislative requirements
• Operating regulations for high voltage systems (ORHVS)

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma/National N Diploma Electrical Engineering at NQF 6 with 240 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• P1 P2 Technical experience Grid 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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