Technician Control Plant Maintenance at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Technician position in the Protection Department, Position/Task Grade: T11 x2 Area of specialization: To operate, maintain, commission, diagnose faults and repair control plant equipment in a safe and effective manner to sustain or enhance quality of supply and meet organisational objectives according to Eskom standards, procedures, directives, work practices, guidelines, policies and service agreements, Department: Maintenance & Operations Cluster: CentralEast Contract Duration: 36 Months

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required (including internal training)

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership:

• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Developing

Knowledge:

• Understanding control plant technologies, standards, procedure, and philosophies
• Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)
• Fault finding, investigation
• Accredited to level 2 or intermediate for control plant specific maintenance discipline
• Control plant specific work execution
• Low Voltage Operating Regulations (LVOR) and Outcome 3 authorisation

Skills:

• Computer Literate
• Administration
• Valid code 8 driver’s license

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain control plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and repair control plant equipment.
• Install and commission control plant equipment.
• Adhere to safety, health, environment, quality, and security (SHEQS) requirements.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

• National N Diploma / National Diploma in Electrical Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits

Related Experience: 

• 3 years Related/ P1 P2 Practical experience in a technical environment

 

Apply by: 16 October 2025