Introduction
Area of specialization: To perform in a safe and effective manner power line inspections, servitude and line maintenance, including defect repairs and restoration tasks on transmission lines using approved tools, equipment, procedures and techniques to ensure optimal line performance and sustainable and continuous quality of supply. Task Grade: T09. Department: Lines and Servitudes. Location: Western Cape - Bellville (Stikland).
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Perform under supervision line inspections, servitude maintenance hardware defect repairs and operating
Perform line fault investigations
Assist in restoration operations during power line emergencies
Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment policies
Operate, inspect and maintain tools and equipment
Enhance customer and stakeholder relations
Skills and Competencies Required:
Behavioural:
Professionalism
Trustworthiness
Honesty
Integrity
Leadership:
Team Player
Knowledge:
Electrical or mechanical engineering
Lines and servitude
Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of line work
Transmission network
ORHVS authorisation outcome 2 to take, handover the line under supervision
Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and hazardous substances
Basic line component identification
Vegetation management
Principles of electrical theory
Level 3 maintenance competency authorisation
Skills:
Ability to work at heights
Communication
Negotiation
Work under extreme weather conditions
Valid Driver's License code C1
Interpersonal relations
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
Computer literate in Microsoft packages (Word and Excel)
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
Trade Certificate Electrical (Light Current/Heavy Current) at NQF4 with 120 credits
Experience:
NTCSA network and discipline related equipment (Lines and Servitudes)
Deadline:8th April,2026