Master Electrician at Transnet

Position Purpose

• To install and repair 3kV DC, 25kV AC, 50kV AC Traction Substations; 11kV AC Distribution Substations, and Tele control units as result of planned or unplanned construction work to ensure that TFR operating division meet their goals and objectives.

Position Outputs

• Perform Installations of 3 kV DC, 25 kV AC, 50 kV AC and 11 kV AC Traction and Transmission substations
• Perform substation installations of primary circuit breakers, isolators, lightning arrestors, battery chargers, rectifiers, control panels, transformers, flying bus bars, motorised isolators, Telecontrol units, interlocking and negative returns.
• Do high voltage cable joints and terminations.
• Display good fitness level and health.
• Wire from complex panel wiring diagrams for AC/DC panels.
• Read, interpret and understand electrification layout and associated drawings.
• Understanding functioning of hand tools machines
• Assess and monitor condition of hand tools and measuring tools.
• Be able to observe that an occupation is granted, and permit book is signed prior to commencing work.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified electrician with at least 5 years’ experience in 3 kV DC, 25 kV AC, 50 kV AC and 11 kV AC Traction and Transmission substations
• Wireman’s license from Electrical Contracting Board an advantage
• Be in possession of a C code driver’s licence, be competent and prepared to drive such vehicles.
• Be eligible to be assessed and practically passed out on 3 kV and 11 kV AC substation within 3 months of appointment.