Re-advert Senior Technician Electrical X 3

Listing reference: eskom_005841
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Other: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Task Grade: T12 Department: National Control System Support Business Unit: System Operator Division: NTCSA Area of specialization: To provide technical services for investigations, analysis, reporting and monitoring aspects of the power system, including Tele-control, Protection, and Metering in order to maintain the reliability of the power system at all times.
Job description

 Key Responsibilities

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  • Perform point-to-point testing of plant during maintenance or commissioning
  • Update and maintain accurate SCADA plant database
  • Build 1-line SCADA displays for use in the control rooms
  • Provision of technical services
  • Perform and contribute to design work
  • Contribute to the integrity of the asset base
  • Deliver standardisation outputs
  • Configure and maintain EMS workstations and associated IT infrastructure (Linux and Windows environments)
  • Support and maintain EMS SCADA systems, including data acquisition, processing, and visualization
  • Assist in the setup, monitoring, and maintenance of telecommunications links to substations for EMS data flow
 Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

·        Integrity

·        Trustworthy

·        Customer focused.

·        Ethical

 

Leadership:

·        Team player

 

Knowledge:

·        Power plant system and technology knowledge

·        Design codes and standards

·        Engineering theory knowledge

·        Knowledge of relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation

  

 Skills:

 ·        Engineering design skills

·        Technical problem-solving skills.

·        Analytical skills

·        Communication skills

·        Presentation skills

·        Technical report writing

·        Safety consciousness

 

Attributes:

·        Hearing

·        Depth perception

·        Clear speech

·        Mobility/agility

 

Assessment:

·         Interview

·         Demonstrate experience

·         Demonstrate ability to translate experience in problem solving

·         Demonstrate emotional intelligence which enables the individual to engage in various Levels in the 

      organisation

·         Standard Psychometric assessment

 

 

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

·        National N Diploma / National Diploma Electrical at NQF 6 with 240 Credits

Experience:

·        3 years’ experience in technical experience in Power Generation, Distribution or Transmission

 

“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.”

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