NRG 122/26 Technician

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Overview This role is for an NRG 122/26 Technician at The City of Cape Town. The position involves providing technical support and managing network performance within a high-voltage electrical environment, requiring extensive liaison with internal and external stakeholders. The work may entail operating in various weather conditions and outside standard working hours during emergencies or planned overtime. What you will do * Liaise with internal bodies such as High Voltage, Engineering, TSD, Distribution, System Control, and management regarding maintenance requirements and management activities. * Liaise with external bodies including Eskom, other municipal and international utilities, specialists, consultants, and OEMs. * Engage with relevant divisions and bodies concerning network/equipment performance. * Provide engineering and systems support to HV internal management, field Supervisors, and Engineering Assistants. * Coordinate specific administrative and reporting requirements related to operational key performance and result indicators. * Assist the High Voltage internal management with all projects across various branches. Requirements (from the original advert) * National Diploma in Electrical Engineering. * Must be registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician. * 3 – 5 years relevant experience. * Valid Code B Drivers License. * Knowledge in relevant OHS Act Procedures, Electrical Network Management, Electricity By-laws and SAP system (advantageous). * Experience using SAP to create purchase requisitions and reservations (advantageous). * Required to work in all weather conditions. * Required to work outside normal working hours during emergencies and planned overtime. * Familiar with the requirements of the OHSA Act and operating regulations as pertaining to the HV electrical environment. * Technical proficiency in the high voltage Circuits electrical environment. * Able to work in a high-pressure environment and able to make high risk decisions. * Communication skills (verbal/written). * Analytical thinking. * Planning and Organising. * Attention to detail. * Sound interpersonal skills. * Must be able to work independently. * Must be able to work under pressure. * Judgement and decision making (strategic thinker). * Sound safety knowledge and practice record. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a qualified Electrical Engineering professional with a National Diploma, registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician, and possessing 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. A valid Code B Drivers License is essential. Applicants should be technically proficient in the high voltage electrical environment and familiar with the OHSA Act and its operating regulations. The role requires individuals capable of working independently and under pressure, making high-risk decisions, and adapting to all weather conditions and extended working hours during emergencies or planned overtime. Strong communication, analytical thinking, planning, organising, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills are necessary, along with a sound safety knowledge and practice record. Knowledge of relevant OHS Act Procedures, Electrical Network Management, Electricity By-laws, and SAP system (especially for purchase requisitions and reservations) would be advantageous. Deadline 23.10.2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/nrg-122-26-technician-city-of-cape-town Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• SAP
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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