Principal Technician
Job Description
ELIGIBILITY
Suitably Qualified
Candidates
CLOSING DATE
05.09.2025
REFERENCE NUMBER
NRG 99/25
SALARY
R 588 221.00 per annum
DEPARTMENT
Electricity Generation and
Distribution
DIRECTORATE
ENERGY Principal Technician
Requirements
National Diploma in Engineering
ECSA registered as a Professional Engineering Technician
Minimum eight (8) years' experience (post first relevant tertiary
qualification)
Good understanding of the operation of electricity meters and
related systems
In-depth knowledge of national metering standards and Electricity
Bylaw
Computer Literacy and proficient on SAP
Valid Code EB driver's licence
Required to work in all weather conditions and outside normal
office hours during emergencies and planned overtime and
standby duties
Must be able to work in confined spaces
Key Performance Areas
Lead a team of technical staff to deliver specialised functional
services by ensuring the team is effectively resourced and
equipped with the correct tools and up-to-date test equipment
Evaluate and enhance operational effectiveness by assessing
procedures and systems, mentoring staff for development,
and - ensuring safety policies and instructions are in place for
safe task execution
Provide specialised functional support in accordance with
SANS 474:
Code of Practice for Electricity Metering, ensureaccurate and compliant execution of metering duties across
all meter worker classes.
Lead and guide technical staff in performing independent work
on various metering systems, including CT and VT connected -
metering, three-phase CT and direct connected metering, and
single-phase meters, aligned with their respective classifications
Provide additional specialised support to Measurement
Operations by liaising with developers and contractors on
metering-related projects, finalising designs, and managing
maintenance/replacement programs in accordance with
SANS 474
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1494656
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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