Protection Settings Engineer (Electricity Network)

This job is for a Protection Settings Engineer at Eskom, a major electricity company in South Africa. You will work in Germiston, Gauteng, focusing on maintaining the safety and reliability of the power system. Your role involves setting and verifying protection relay settings for high-voltage power lines and equipment to prevent power failures and ensure smooth electricity supply to customers. Responsibilities include attending technical meetings, providing technical support to the control center, and training junior team members. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (480 credits), at least 2 years of experience in power generation/transmission/distribution, and registration as a Candidate Engineer with ECSA. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and simulation skills are required, along with professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining high electricity supply standards.

Job Details

Date Posted

05 Oct 2026

Location

Germiston, Gauteng

Expiration Date

05 Oct 2026

Gender

Any

Employment Type

Full-time

Salary

Market Related

Hiring Company

Eskom

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