Job Description

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 P ort, to ensure efficient operations & minimize downtime.
7. To carry out inspections of D.B boards, te sting 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.