Technician Commissioning

Listing reference: eskom_002573
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Mpumalanga
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Technician Commissioning Area of specialization: To ensure that all planned and breakdown maintenance work is carried out in accordance with company policies & procedures with the emphasis on the clients’ operational requirements. Task Grade: T12 Department: Maintenance Business Unit: Turbo Gen Services Location: Majuba Power Station Type of Vacancy: Internal/External No of Positions: x1
Job description

Skills:

·      Ability to compile procedures and process, mentor subordinates and to provide a full commissioning service to Eskom and PGS department

·      Sound technical knowledge of station maintenance and centreline including protection and control systems

·      Understand and interpret engineering drawings including hydraulics and pneumatics

·      Familiar with SABS ISO 9002 quality systems and the OHSA

·      Familiar with Rotek BMS System including grievance and Disciplinary procedure, House agreement and Quality process

·      Ability to maintain a high-quality standard of work

·      Be able to use measuring equipment and care thereof

·      Be able to work to close tolerances

·      Good measuring skills, techniques and care of measuring instruments and calibration thereof

·      Fitting skills -must be able to dismantle, refurbish and reassemble mechanical components

·      Communication, planning and technical report witing skills

·      Can carry out fault finding, problem solving and analysis skills

·      Ability to carry out mentorship process to trainees and learners

·      People management and conflict resolution skills

 Knowledge:

·      Complete knowledge of power plant, operational processes, Electrical and C&I processes, and procedure

·      Knowledge and interpretation of engineering drawing including hydraulic and pneumatic

·      Power plant & Eskom plant safety regulation

·      Maintenance/Overhaul on mechanical components (pumps, gears, belts etc) and identification thereof

·      Functions of mechanical components (pumps, gears, belts etc) and their integral parts

·      Computer literacy & Turbine/Generator & auxiliary systems

·      Proactive maintenance and commissioning of various facets of Turbine and auxiliary plant which includes

·      De- commissioning and commissioning of turbine and related auxiliary system

·      Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on Turbine and related auxiliary systems

·      Project related de-commissioning and commissioning of SOW

 Attributes:

·      Self -stater and willing to accept responsibility

·      The ability to function effectively in a team environment

 SHEQ Responsibilities

·      Continuous improvement: Ensure that your administration Document is current, and include your SHEQ objectives

·      Ensures that all legal appointment is valid and in place for your area of control

·      SHEQ Compliance: As a Section 8(2)i appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employee as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointment are valid and in place for your area control

·      Reduce work: Measure and report on Rework vs. Revenue for your department monthly and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover

·      Audit Rating: Maintain an audit score of less than 2 and/or receive no major audit findings

 Key Responsibilities

·       Planned and Breakdown Turbine Maintenance work related commissioning

For assistance with this advert, please email:  recruitmenteri@eskom.co.za

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 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.  Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

 

·       S4/N6 or a minimum of years related experience, or N4 with a minimum of 15 years related experience

 

Experience:

 

·      15 years on Turbine Generator Plant and its auxiliaries

·      Have in depth knowledge of turbine and turbine auxiliaries’ components

·      Experience in reading PQP’s, Check sheets and drawings

·      Conversant with measuring equipment and usage

·      Interpret and understand hydraulic processes system, sketches, and drawings

·      Knowledge of protection and control components and systems

·      Knowledge of carrying out and doing P&DR

·      Adhere to Quality and Safety systems

·      Conflict handling grievance and disciplinary process

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