Senior Technician Secondary Plant (Protection)
Listing reference: eskom_006051
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Johannesburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Area of specialization: To ensure that the secondary plant is operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner in order that a continuity of supply is sustained or enhanced and that regional and organisational objectives are met.
Department: Secondary Plant Business Unit: Central Grid Location: Eastrand CLN
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Planned maintenance
- Audits
- Commissioning
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Secondary Plant Performance Enhancement/Fault Investigations
- Administration
- Safety and Risk Management
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural
- Professionalism
- Honesty
- Integrity
Leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team Player
- Developing
Knowledge
- Investigation procedures
- Knowledge of Eskom’s procedures and standards
- Knowledge of Eskom’s business and financial procedures
- Knowledge of statutory/legislative requirements
- Knowledge of network, plant and equipment
- Basic understanding of Secondary Plant Systems
Skills
- Communication
- Computer/Operational Technology (OT) skills
- Technical Knowledge and analytical skills to diagnose problems in electrical equipment or systems and develop appropriate solutions
- Negotiation skills
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal relations
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirementts
Qualification(s):
- National Diploma / National N Diploma Electrical at NQF 6 with 240 Credits
Experience:
- 3 Years Technical experience
Disclaimer
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