SUMMARY:
Work on high-voltage plant and advanced protection systems and
be part of a critical operation where your skills directly impact production.
POSITION INFO:
Electrical Protection Technician
Ngodwana (Mpumalanga)
Power Generation / Heavy Industry
Why this role stands out for you:
Work on high-voltage plant and advanced protection systems
Be part of a critical operation where your skills directly impact production
Opportunity to work with SCADA, VSDs, generators and complex control systems
Exposure to large-scale industrial equipment
Competitive package aligned to scarce technical skills
What you’ll be doing:
Maintain and test protection relays and control systems
Perform fault finding and diagnostics on plant equipment
Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime
Carry out preventative and predictive maintenance
Work on:
- Generators, motors, drives
- Substations and high-voltage equipment
- SCADA and DC systems
Ensure all work complies with safety and regulatory standards
Capture all work in CMMS system
Interpret drawings, relay settings, and technical specs
What we’re looking for:
National Diploma (NQF 6) in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in:
- Protection & control
- High-voltage plant
Strong experience with:
- Protection relays
- Fault finding
- Substation equipment
Ability to work independently and lead when required
Strong problem-solving mindset
