Senior Technician
Listing reference: eskom_007190
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Senior Technician Generation Engineering X4. Position/Task Grade: T12. Area of specialization: To develop and implement optimised systems and processes for process information systems. Department: Nuclear Engineering. Business Unit: Nuclear Operating Unit. Location: Western Cape.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform non-destructive testing and understand the impact on plant processes.
2. Advise and guide engineering section in solving complex technical problems.
3. Address day to day technical issues.
4. Render technical advice/support.
5. Execute and evaluate the effectiveness of modifications.
6. Optimise fault finding methods.
7. Compile non-destructive testing paperwork and record it on an electronic surveillance system.
8. Attend to equipment and employee safety.
1. Perform non-destructive testing and understand the impact on plant processes.
2. Advise and guide engineering section in solving complex technical problems.
3. Address day to day technical issues.
4. Render technical advice/support.
5. Execute and evaluate the effectiveness of modifications.
6. Optimise fault finding methods.
7. Compile non-destructive testing paperwork and record it on an electronic surveillance system.
8. Attend to equipment and employee safety.
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
Leadership
• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching and mentoring
• Developing departmental employees
• Motivating teams
• Coaching and mentoring
• Developing departmental employees
Knowledge
• Plant Safety Regulation (PSR) authorisations (low voltage regulations)
• National electric code (NEC)
• Project management
• Plant Safety Regulation (PSR) authorisations (low voltage regulations)
• National electric code (NEC)
• Project management
Skill
• Advanced computer
• Analytical
• Diagnostic
• Advanced computer
• Analytical
• Diagnostic
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits
• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits
Related Experience:
• 3 years’ technical or engineering experience.
• 3 years’ technical or engineering experience.
Professional registration:
• Not Applicable
Disclaimer
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”
Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”
“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”
Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
