COCT 2025 Artisan Learnerships Vacancy Post

You are invited to apply for the COCT 2025 Artisan Learnerships

To qualify for SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Field Services, candidates must have successfully completed a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or have in-service training that is still outstanding. This role requires expertise in pre-commissioning testing, maintenance testing, audits, and fault repairs on power systems. Candidates should have a strong understanding of SCADA networks, automation systems, and real-time data acquisition to ensure efficient system monitoring and performance optimization.

Telecommunications (Telecoms) Requirements

Applicants for Telecoms roles must hold a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or a National N Diploma in a related field. Candidates should have a fundamental understanding of telecommunication networks, fiber optics, RF (radio frequency) systems, and digital communication technologies. Knowledge of network infrastructure, signal processing, and telecom protocols is essential for maintaining reliable communication systems in power distribution and industrial environments.

Engineering Requirements

The Engineering role requires candidates to have a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or ongoing in-service training. Engineers in this field must be proficient in power system design, electrical installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities are crucial for ensuring efficient electrical system performance and compliance with safety regulations.

Electronic Security Support Services (ESSS) Requirements

For ESSS roles, candidates must have successfully completed a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or hold a National N Diploma. The role involves working with electronic security systems, access control, CCTV surveillance, and intrusion detection systems. Knowledge of network security, cybersecurity best practices, and integration of security solutions into power and industrial systems is highly beneficial.

High Voltage Systems Requirements for the COCT 2025 Artisan Learnerships

Candidates must have a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or be in the process of completing their in-service training. This role focuses on high-voltage power systems, substation maintenance, insulation testing, circuit breaker analysis, and power transformer diagnostics. Understanding electrical protection schemes, grid stability, and fault analysis is essential for ensuring safe and reliable power distribution.

Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) Requirements

Applicants for ADMS roles should possess a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or have outstanding in-service training. This position involves working with smart grid technologies, real-time monitoring, outage management systems, and distributed energy resources. Familiarity with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), SCADA integration, and automation in energy distribution is a plus.

Protection Performance Audit and Settings Requirements

Candidates must have completed a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or be in the process of completing in-service training. The role requires expertise in protective relay testing, fault current analysis, and power system protection coordination. Engineers should be skilled in testing relay settings, evaluating system performance, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards.

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Requirements

For EAM roles, candidates should have a National Diploma (S4) in Electrical Engineering or ongoing in-service training. The role focuses on asset lifecycle management, predictive maintenance strategies, reliability-centered maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), asset tracking, and performance optimization is highly desirable.

Key Performance Areas

• SCADA Pre-Commissioning & Testing: Perform pre-commissioning testing, maintenance audits, and fault repairs on SCADA-based power systems.
• Telecommunications & Network Maintenance: Ensure seamless communication between remote monitoring systems and control centers.
• High-Voltage System Management: Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics on high-voltage power equipment.
• Protection System Audits: Perform protective relay settings verification and system performance audits.
• Electronic Security Integration: Implement CCTV surveillance, access control, and cybersecurity measures for industrial power systems.
• Advanced Distribution System Implementation: Support the integration of smart grids, ADMS, and distributed energy resources.
• Enterprise Asset Optimization: Utilize EAM solutions to enhance maintenance planning and optimize asset performance.

By meeting these requirements, candidates will be well-prepared for dynamic careers in electrical engineering, power systems, telecommunications, and industrial automation.