Technical Official X2

Listing reference: eskom_002406
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Ulundi
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Eskom Distribution Division is looking for 2X Technical Official Position/Task Grade: T06 in the Maintenance and Operation department business unit Central East Cluster KwaZulu Natal To ensure continuity of supply to customers by building, maintaining and repairing infrastructure and plant according to dead and limited live work practices, guidelines and service agreements on the electrical network up to and including 33 kilovolts (kV) Location: Ulundi
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioural:

·       Integrity

·       Customer centricity

·       Professionalism

·       Results orientation

Leadership:

·       Coaching

·       Mentoring

·       Developing teams

·       Working in a team towards a common goal

·       Lead and empower a team

Knowledge:

·       Eskom standards, procedures, directives and guidelines

·       Power plant specific transformers, auxiliary, switchgear theoretical knowledge at the required level

·       Quality management international organization for standardization (ISO) 9001 and 14001

·       Emergency response and safety

·       Basic health, safety, environmental

·       Tools and specialized equipment

·       Low and high voltage systems up to132kV

·       High voltage (HV), medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) line construction

·       Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) outcome 6 authorization

·       Meter worker certification

·       Single phase tester

·       Crane operator

·       Mobile elevating platform operating

·       Auger drill operating

·       Rock drill operating

Skills:

·       Public driver’s permit (PDP)

·       Valid driver’s licence EC/EB/C1

·       Safety management

·       Basic workshop

·       Communication

·       Sound interpersonal relations

·       LV authorization 

Key Responsibilities

·       Perform breakdown maintenance

·       Perform routine maintenance

·       Perform minor construction activities

·       Ensure health and safety

·       Provide customer services

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

Grade12 with Maths and Science/ NCV4/NSC3/N3 Engineering at NQF4 with 120 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

2 years Distribution network operating and maintenance experience

 

“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.” 

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Kindly note if you require any assistance click on the link below email or call:

Candidate Support (Internal and External) email: Candidate.support@ci.hr

Call: 010 140 3099

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