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Engineering Assistant HV Plant x3 – Eskom

Engineering Assistant HV Plant x3 (Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth)

Company: Eskom
Reference Number: eskom_004083
Location: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Electricity, Energy and Water Supply
Job Category: Electrical Engineering
Remuneration: Market Related
Application Deadline: 3 April 2026
Employment Equity Position: No

Job Overview
Eskom is recruiting three Engineering Assistants for HV Plant to support high voltage plant operations within the Southern Grid. The role focuses on providing safe, organised, and planned first-line maintenance services on high voltage equipment and associated systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide operating services to high voltage (HV) plant
  • Execute maintenance tasks on HV equipment
  • Perform routine inspections and fault identification
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental policies
  • Provide mentoring and coaching within the team
  • Maintain accurate documentation and configuration records
  • Monitor non-outage related activities and plant conditions

Skills and Competencies

Behavioural

  • Professionalism
  • Trustworthiness
  • Honesty
  • Integrity

Leadership

  • Team player
  • Coaching and mentoring ability
  • Ability to support skills development

Knowledge

  • HV plant and associated equipment
  • Local operating procedures and requirements
  • HV plant certification and maintenance standards
  • Planning and operating procedures
  • Switchgear maintenance
  • Worksite safety requirements
  • Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS)
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act

Skills

  • Organising and planning
  • Computer literacy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication
  • Coordination

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • Trade Certificate in Electrical (Light Current or Heavy Current) at NQF Level 4 (minimum 120 credits)

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years’ electrical experience

How to Apply

  • Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents
  • Ensure your qualifications and trade certificate are included
  • Apply online using reference number eskom_004083 on the Eskom careers portal
  • Submit your application before 3 April 2026
  • Apply early, as late applications may not be considered
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