Task Grade : T10
Area of Speacialization : Perform in a safe and effective manner servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on Transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance.
Department : Lines and Servitudes
Business Unit : Southern Grid
Location : Various
Reference Number : 50634712PN
Closing Date : 13/11/2024
Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
• Trade Certificate Electrical (Light/Heavy Current)/ Mechanical at NQF 4 with 120 Credits
Related Minimum Experience:
Experience:
• Three (3) years Operations & Maintenance experience
Skills and Competencies
• Behavioral
o Professionalism, Trustworthiness, Interpersonal relations
o Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
o Ability to work under extreme weather conditions.
• Leadership
o Motivational, Coaching, Mentoring
o Team Player
• Knowledge
o Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
o Lines and Servitude
o Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
o Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical theory
o Transmission network knowledge
o Reasonable computer literacy on Microsoft packages (Word and Excel)
o ORHVS Authorisation to take handover.
o Level 3 Line Construction Competency Authorization
o Basic knowledge of OHSACT
o Basic Line Construction
o Vegetation Management
o Eskom’s Business, procedures, directives, Conditions of Service and Financial Procedures
o Transmission network
o Occupational Health and Safety Act and dangerous substances
o Knowledge of software applications (TXSIS, AFIS, Phoenix, SAP PM)
Skill
o Basic Rigging skills
o ORHVS, ORHVS Authorisation
o Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment, Ability to work at heights
o First Aid skills
o Communication skills, Negotiation Skills
o Driver’s License Code 8 and Advance 4 X 4 driving skills, 4 X 4 /Driving Skills
Attributes
o Independent
o Logical
o Self-reliant
o Trustworthy
o Good Listener
Key Responsibilities
Perform line inspection, servitude maintenance and hardware defect repairs.
o Perform line fault investigations.
o Participate in restoration operations during power line emergencies.
o Compliance to Zero Harm principles
o Maintain tools and equipment.
