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Technician: Utilities
Location
Durban
Company
Transnet
Salary
Undisclosed
Job Type
Not specified
Closing date
20 April 2026
Position Purpose
Monitor TP utilities management service systems that include the water, and electrical energy utilization. Monitor the Substations, High Voltage Distribution Networks, depots, and equipment to realize the following:
• Efficient and Effective contracting, distribution, and utilisation of electrical supply;
• Improve Power Factor Correction methods to reduce reactive power wastage;
• Improve Network Availability Reporting to proactively identify electrical distribution network risks and increase the security of electrical supply to satisfy the requirements of the Transnet business strategy
• Reduce electrical expenditure
Monitor Substations and High Voltage Distribution Network compliance with relevant Acts, Standards, Regulations, Codes of Practises through the following;
• Monitor strategies to ensure Compliance with the Electricity Supply Act,
• Ensure Compliance with the OHS Act,
• Monitor Planned Maintenance and report non-conformance issues
• Monitor the implementation of strategic projects for the improvement of the utilities management
• Monitor Life Cycle Asset Management strategies
Qualifications and Experience
• NQF 6 National Diploma electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 3 - 5 years (post training) of relevant electrical/mechanical experience. (High Voltage/Electrical Distribution Networks is recommended).
• Trade tested Artisan (Electrical) and Wireman’s license are requirements
• Valid Driver’s license code EB.
• Prepared to travel long distances in a variety of transport modes
• Being away from home for periods of time;
• Respond to call outs and willingness to work hours as circumstances and situations require
• Project management
Competencies
• Innovation
• Strategy Implementation
• Strategy Communication
• Tactical Execution
• Planning & Execution
• Customer focus
• Problem Solving
• Driving Performance
• Digital proficiency
• Business Forecasting
• Business Acumen
• Managing Risk
• Data Management
• Business Branding
• Stress Management
• Self-awareness
• Learning Orientation
• Resilience
• Grit
• Personal Brand
• Self Discipline
• Accountability
• Time Management
• Positive thinking
• Goal Setting
• Impact & Influence
• Collaboration
• Building Partnerships
• Communication and Engagement
• Embracing Diversity
• Networking
• Managing Conflict
• Managing Talent
• Shaping Culture
• Team Inspiration
• Building Effective Teams
• Managing Change
• Ethical Leadership
• Leadership Presence
• Living the Transnet Values
• Governance, risk and Compliance (GRC) Strategy
• Performance Culture Review
• Governance Structure and resourcing Standards
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Safety Practices
• Risk Management
• GRC Assessment
• GRC Performance Strategies
• Monitoring and reporting
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