STC - High Tension Electrician (ORHVS) SAA Technical (12 Months) at South African Airways (SAA)

Job Purpose    

• The incumbent’s role is to operate, inspect, maintain, fault-find, repair and ensure statutory compliance of all Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure within SAA facilities.
• The incumbent will act as the designated Operator Responsible for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) and ensure the safe operation, switching, isolation, maintenance and reliability of critical power systems supplying SAA & SAAT facilities and operational environments.

Principal Accountabilities    

• Perform HV switching and isolation
• Act as an operator responsible for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) for all HV systems
• Authorise and control HV permits
• Ensure safe restoration of power following outages
• Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
• Perform infrastructure inspections
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs
• Ensure reliability of electrical assets
• Ensure compliance with OHSA and SANS standards
• Manage electrical permits and isolations
• Conduct risk assessments
• Maintain statutory records and testing certificates
• Supervise HV contractors
• Witness testing and commissioning
• Verify contractor compliance and workmanship
• Assess condition of electrical assets
• Identify replacement requirements
• Develop lifecycle replacement recommendations

Qualifications & Experience    

• Grade 12/Matric or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4
• Trade Test Certificate: Electrician (Red Seal) essential
• N4 - N6 Electrical Engineering will be an advantage
• Valid Driver's Licence
• ORHVS Appointment and Competency Certification essential
• 2 - 3 years post-trade electrical experience, where 1 - 2 years in medium voltage/ high voltage environments
• Experience within airport, industrial, utilities, manufacturing, petrochemical, mining or critical infrastructure facilities
• Experience in electrical substations, RMUs, transformers, HV/MV switchgear, SCADA/BMS systems, UPS and critical power systems and facilities management environments

Knowledge and Skills    

• ORHVS Regulations
• High-Voltage (HV) systems
• Substation Operations
• Transformers and switchgear
• Protection systems
• Electrical Safety Standards
• Permit-to-Work procedures
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Risk management
• Electrical schematics and drawings
• High-Voltage switching operations
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical equipment testing
• Preventative and corrective maintenance execution
• Equipment isolation and restoration
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Technical report writing
• Planning and organising
• Computer literacy
• Problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Critical Power Systems Maintenance
• SCADA and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Medium-Voltage (MV) Electrical Systems
• Safety compliance and regulatory adherence
• Facilities maintenance and asset management

Attributes    

• Safety conscious
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure
• Reliable and dependable
• Team player
• Strong work ethic
• Commitment to safety compliance
• Professional integrity
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Strong time management skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow procedures and standards
• Customer service orientation
• Resilience and composure in high-risk environments
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Commitment to quality workmanship

Deadline:27th October,2026