Engineering Assistant: High Voltage Plant at Eskom

Eskom is recruiting an Engineering Assistant for High Voltage (HV) Plant Management to ensure the continuous reliability and safety of vital power transmission and distribution infrastructure. Operating within high-voltage environments, this role supports maintenance teams, executes routine inspections, and upholds stringent electrical safety standards. It represents an exceptional opportunity for a qualified electrical artisan looking to advance their career inside South Africa's primary energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient operating service to high-voltage plant equipment under supervision.
• Execute scheduled preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on switchgear and related apparatus.
• Perform routine plant inspections, logging operational discrepancies, and identifying wear or defect trends.
• Ensure uncompromising compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act regulations and Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS).
• Support documentation accuracy, configuration management, and updating technical equipment logs.
• Monitor non-outage related plant conditions and report irregularities to senior engineering staff.
• Provide peer mentoring and foundational coaching to junior technical personnel and apprentices.

Why Join the Company

Working with Eskom places you at the core of national critical infrastructure. Technical staff receive world-class exposure to large-scale high-voltage networks, continuous technical skills development, industry-recognized safety certifications, and robust career progression pathways in power engineering and utility maintenance.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a junior professional / trade-tested electrical role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R17,000 – R26,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

• Detail ORHVS Knowledge: Explicitly mention any familiarity, exposure, or certifications relating to Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems and electrical safety standards on your CV.
• Highlight Switchgear & Plant Experience: Provide concrete examples of maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting on high-voltage switchgear and distribution boards.
• Attach Certified Trade Credentials: Ensure your NQF Level 4 Electrical Trade Certificate (Light or Heavy Current) is clearly listed with accredited institutions and dates.

Interview Preparation

• Predict 1: What safety procedures and precautions do you follow prior to performing maintenance on high-voltage electrical switchgear?
• Predict 2: Describe a scenario where you identified an equipment anomaly during a routine inspection. How did you resolve and document it?

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How to Apply

Please apply using the Quick Apply button on this page. Complete all mandatory profile fields and ensure an updated copy of your technical CV and qualifications are uploaded directly through the Eskom recruitment portal.

• Trade Certificate in Electrical (Light Current or Heavy Current) at NQF Level 4 (120 credits).
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant electrical maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of High Voltage plant, equipment, and switchgear maintenance procedures.
• Familiarity with Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Valid computer literacy, organizational, and technical problem-solving capabilities.