Re-Advert Principal Technical Official

Listing reference: eskom_006816
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Electrical Engineering
Location: Harrismith
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Principal Technical Official (Maluti-a-Phofung) Position/Task Grade: T10 Area of specialization: To ensure the continuity of supply to customers by executing planning, operating, maintaining, repairing and building work according to policies, directives, standards, procedures, work practices, guidelines and service agreement on the electrical network up to and including 132 Kilovolts (Kv). Department: Maintenance & Operations. Cluster: CentralEast Location: Harrismith/Maluti-A-Phofung
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

·        Integrity

·        Customer Centricity

·        Professionalism

·        Results orientation 

Leadership:

·        Lead and empower team.

·        Working in a team towards a common goal

·       Coaching

·       Mentoring

·       Developing Teams

 

Knowledge:

·       Eskom standards, procedures, directives, and guidelines

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

·       Quality management International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 and 14001

·       Emergency response and safety

·       Basic health, safety, environment

·       Tools and specialised equipment.

·       Low and high voltage systems up to 132kV

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

·       Operating Regulations for high voltage System (ORHVS) outcomes 5 authorisation.

·       Meter worker certification

·       Single phase tester

·       Crane operating

·       Mobile elevating platform operating

·       Auger drill operating

·       Rock drill operating

·       Live Work outcome 7a

 

Skills:

·       ORHVS outcome 6

·       Public driver`s permit (PDP)

·       Valid driver’s licence (EC)

·       Safety management

·       Basic workshop

·       Communication

·       Sound interpersonal relations

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Perform maintenance.

·       Repair faults.

·       Build assets on the network.

·       Provide Training.

·       Ensure health and safety.

·    Provide customer service

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s): 

Senior Artisan Trade Certificate (Dry Trade) at NQF4 with 120 credits.

 

Experience:

2 years related experience in Distribution network operating and maintenance.

 

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“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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