Senior Technician Electrical - CPM Protection
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 4 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Snr Technician Electrical – CPM Protection (Dx)Position/Task Grade: T12Area of specialization: To independently operate, maintain, commission, diagnose complex 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 - CPMBusiness Unit: Cape Coastal ClusterLocation: Uitenhage
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Trustworthiness
Leadership
- Team player
- Motivating teams
- Coaching
- Developing
Knowledge
- Understanding control plant technologies, standards, procedure and philosophies Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)
- Authorisation on Low Voltage Operating Regulations (LVOR) and Outcome 3 responsible person
- Accredited to level 2/ intermediate for control plant specific maintenance discipline
Skills
- Valid code 08 driver’s licence
- Administration
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance of control plant equipment
- Install and commission control plant equipment
- Diagnose faults and repair control plant equipment
- Perform investigations
- Ensure mentoring and coaching
- Adhere to safety, healthy, environment, quality, and security (SHEQS) requirements.
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.
Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.
Qualification(s)
- National Diploma Electrical / National N Diploma Technical Engineering at NQF6 with 240 credits
Related Minimum Experience
- 3 years e xperience in a technical environment
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