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Position: Re-advert Technician Electrical Maintenance X1
Vacancy Type: External/Internal
Task Grade: T11
Area of Specialization: Ensuring optimal reliability and availability of plant
Department: Maintenance Electrical
Business Unit: Arnot Power Station
Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
Reference Number: Gx Arn MS 5082010(a)
Closing Date: 27/02/2025

Key Responsibilities: Eskom seeks a skilled Technician for Electrical Maintenance at Arnot Power Station. The successful candidate will ensure the maintenance and optimization of allocated electrical systems, contributing to the overall reliability and availability of the plant. This includes verifying procurement of correct components, assisting with plant modifications, and advising on staff development. The role also involves supervising projects and contractors, complying with the permit-to-work system, and performing administrative duties.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or National N Diploma in a technical field.
• Experience:
  • P1 & P2 Experiential training in electrical maintenance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Behavioural Competencies:
  • Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
  • Professionalism and a strong work ethic.
• Leadership Competencies:
  • Ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Experience in motivating teams and developing staff through coaching and mentoring.
• Knowledge:
  • Extensive knowledge of national and international engineering codes and standards.
  • Familiarity with plant fundamental policies, safety regulations, HV/LV regulations, and quality control practices.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical, computer literacy, problem-solving, communication, and diagnostic skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure optimization of allocated electrical systems for maximum efficiency.
• Verify the procurement of correct components, spares, and services.
• Assist with modifications to improve plant reliability.
• Contribute to staff development through training and mentorship.
• Supervise projects and contract activities.
• Comply with the permit-to-work system and perform administrative tasks.

Additional Information: Eskom is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of its equity plan, Eskom may give preference to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, though all candidates are encouraged to apply, including those with disabilities. If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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Application Deadline: 27 February 2025
For more information and to apply, please visit the official Eskom recruitment portal.

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