Senior Technician Secondary Plant

Listing reference: eskom_006576
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Rustenburg
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. Position/Task Grade: T12 Department: Secondary Plant Business Unit: Northern Grid Location: Rustenburg (Trident Substation)
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

Qualification(s): 

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

Experience: 

  • 3 Years Technical 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.” 

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