All Previous Candidates Must Re Apply: Principal Technician
Job Description
ELIGIBILITY
Internal Qualified Staff and
External via City Website
CLOSING DATE
29.10.2025
REFERENCE NUMBER
NRG 12725
SALARY
R 588 221 p.a. (T13)
DEPARTMENT
Electricity Generation and
Distribution
DIRECTORATE
ENERGY
Principal Technician
All Previous Candidates MUST re-apply
Requirements
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Must be registered at ECSA as a Professional Engineering
Technician
Must be in possession of a valid Driver's License code B or EB
8 years or more post qualification relevant SCADA engineering
experience including the testing and commissioning of
automation systems
High degree of Computer Literacy (MS office)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required to work in all weather conditions Required to work outside normal working hours during
emergencies, overtime and will be required to do standby duties.
Will be required to participate in the Essential User Vehicle
Scheme.
Wearing the prescribed safety clothing whilst working in
substations and at high sites.
Will be required to be appointed as a Responsible Person in
terms of the NRS Switching Regulations
The nature of the job requires the incumbent to be physically fit. The incumbent cannot be colour blind. Ability to stand for long hours during working day. Medically fit to work at heights.
Key Performance Areas
The inherent requirements to perform the functions associated
with this post requires sound knowledge of the testing and
commissioning of highly complicated Substation Automation
systems and a sound knowledge of the operations and
requirements of HV and MV primary plant and equipment
The post must have a clear understanding of the Occupational
Health & Safety (OHS) Act and Construction Regulations as well
as maintaining health and safety standards
Concludes administrative and planning duties such as Completing
time and attendance, travel log sheets, overtime and standby
forms.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1560532
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned