Senior Engineering Assistant HV Plant National Transmission Company South Africa Rustenburg (Bighorn Substation)

Listing reference: eskom_004451
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Rustenburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Area of specialization: To provide a safe, organised and planned complex centralised maintenance service within the Grid in respect to HV Plant and associated equipment. Position/Task Grade: T11 Department: HV Plant Business Unit: Northern Grid Location: Bighorn Substation
Job description

Key Responsibilities 

  • Execute maintenance.
  • Provide an operating service to HV plant.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental policies.
  • Provide repairs, breakdown service.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching.
  • Provide advisory services.
  • Provide documentation and configuration management. 

Skills and Competencies Required 

Behavioural 

  • Professionalism
  • Integrity
  • Trustworthiness
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to work under extreme weather conditions 

Leadership

  • Team player
  • Developing teams
  • Coaching and mentoring 

Knowledge

  • Plant, equipment
  • Local operating procedures requirements
  • Certificate to execute maintenance according to HV plant verification requirements
  • Planning procedures
  • Operating procedures
  • Switchgear maintenance according to HV plant certification requirements
  • Work site requirements
  • Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act

Skills 

  • Communication
  • Outcome 6 ORHVS Authorisation
  • Coordinating
  • Computer liteacy
  • Analytical skills
  • Certificate to execute maintenance according to HV Plant verification requirements
  • Organising and planning skills

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

  • Trade Certificate Electrical at NQF 4 with 120 Credits                                                                                               

Experience: 

  • 4 Years Technical /Plant management experience

 Disclaimer: 

 “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.” 

NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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