Senior Protection and Automation Technician

Network Recruitment
📍 johannesburg, johannesburg, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 05, 2026

Job Description

📋 Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine maintenance and calibration of protection devices, metering equipment, and switching devices (LV & MV).
  • Conduct advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of protection faults.
  • Carry out equipment repairs, replacements, and wiring for protection systems and switchgear.
  • Lead installation and configuration of protection relays, control systems, and metering equipment using OEM software.
  • Oversee FAT, SAT, and site commissioning of switchgear, protection, control, and metering systems, including relay testing, transformer tests, fault simulations, and communication checks.
  • Support MV/HV switching operations and isolation procedures in line with site standards.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
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Job Details

  • Location johannesburg, johannesburg
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date July 05, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 14, 2026