Engineering Assistant: Lines & Servitudes – Eskom (Listing Reference: eskom_006282)
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Company: Eskom – National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)
- Business Unit: Southern Grid
- Department: Lines and Servitudes
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Category: Electrical Engineering
- Remuneration: Market Related
- Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Job Overview
Eskom is recruiting an Engineering Assistant: Lines & Servitudes to join the Southern Grid team in Bloemfontein. This permanent position is responsible for carrying out transmission line inspections, servitude maintenance, defect repairs, and restoration work to ensure the safe, reliable, and continuous supply of electricity.
The successful candidate will work on high-voltage transmission lines, maintain associated infrastructure, and support emergency restoration activities while adhering to Eskom’s safety and operational standards.
About Eskom
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), a division of Eskom, manages South Africa’s electricity transmission network. The organisation is committed to maintaining a safe, reliable, and sustainable power grid while investing in skilled professionals who contribute to the country’s energy security.
Key Responsibilities
As an Engineering Assistant: Lines & Servitudes, you will:
- Conduct power line inspections and servitude maintenance.
- Perform hardware defect repairs on transmission lines.
- Carry out line operating activities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Investigate power line faults and assist in identifying technical problems.
- Participate in emergency restoration operations following power line failures.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Operate, inspect, and maintain line tools and equipment.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Support the efficient operation and maintenance of the transmission network.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Light Current or Heavy Current) at NQF Level 4 (120 credits).
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working on the NTCSA transmission network and Lines & Servitudes equipment.
Required Knowledge
Candidates should possess knowledge of:
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering principles.
- Transmission line and servitude maintenance.
- Occupational hazards and safety procedures related to line work.
- Transmission network operations.
- ORHVS authorisation to take handover.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
- Hazardous substances management.
- Line component identification.
- Vegetation management.
- Principles of electrical theory.
- Level 3 Line Construction Competency Authorisation.
- Basic line construction techniques.
- Eskom business procedures, directives, Conditions of Service, and financial procedures.
- Line maintenance software applications.
- Basic rigging.
- Operation of line maintenance tools and equipment.
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Behavioural Competencies
- Professionalism.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Trustworthiness.
- Strong commitment to safety.
Leadership Competencies
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Coaching and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to motivate others.
Technical Skills
- Ability to work safely at heights.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Valid Code C1 driver’s licence.
- Advanced 4×4 driving skills.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.