Electrician

Electrician

Operating Division: TPT Saldanha IOT Employee Group: Permanent Department: TPT, Engineering Location: Saldanha Reporting To: Technical Manager Grade: I3 Reference: req5948

The closing date is on 02/10/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose To provide a professional, efficient, economical, & reliable technical service by repairing & maintaining All High Voltage equipment, ship loading/ off-loading machines, maintain sub stations, maintain buildings, Low Voltage Electrical equipment & electronic control systems to meet the Port’s requirements.

Position Outputs

1. Perform High Voltage Switching, Taking of H.T Permits & testing for the purpose of safe maintenance & repairs of ship loading & off-loading, E.L&P &external contractors ensuring optimum reliable, economical & safe High Voltage power distribution network for a 24-hour continuous electrical supply to the Port & equipment.
2. To carry out all general & SAP maintenance, repairs & modifications to ship loading & off- loading, plant & equipment in accordance with the Health & Safety Act ensuring high standards are maintained.
3. To analyse & evaluate the nature & cause of breakdowns & perform repairs & determining the optimum way of dealing with the problem to achieve a quality & cost-effective solution & enhancing operational availability of equipment & minimize down-time.
4. To have a basis knowledge of Mechanical procedures to repair breakdowns in conjunction with Millwrights/Examiners.
5. Conduct post operation Electrical inspection on all Port Electrical equipment & keep records to prevent re occurrence of faults.
6. Fault finding on a 24hr basis on PLC’s, AC+DC Electrical motors, Electrical+Hydraulic systems, compressors, dalmatics, scales, repairs to portable tools, Multicore, & Fibre Optic cables & all associated electrical equipment pertaining to Port, to ensure efficient operations & minimize downtime.
7. To carry out inspections of D.B boards, testing of earth, leakages & plugs. Carry out repairs & inspections on portable electrical tools. Records & file equipment conditions & faults.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Experience: Red Seal Electrical Trade Test Certificate; Valid Code 08/B vehicle drivers licence; 1 Year relevant experience in the Electrical engineering environment (Apprenticeship training included and for Internal candidates); 2-3 Years relevant experience in the Electrical engineering environment (for external candidates)

• Competencies

• Knowledge required: Programmable Logic Control (PLC); AC/DC Drives; HT equipment; Lifting equipment; AC/DC motors; Fault-finding skills; Safe working practices(OHS Act); Schematics drawing interpretation; Code of practice (SANS0142 – Wireman); SAP, PLC & drives course; Transnet H.V electrical safety instructions (internal candidates)

• Skills Required: Communication skills; Decision making

• Attributes Required: Quality driven; Self-motivated; No fear of heights; Technological awareness

• Equity Statement

• Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.