Transformer Test Technician (Permanent)

Job Title: Transformer Test Technician Start Date: 2026-08-13 - 2026-09-11 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB003991 Sectors: Manufacturing Location: Gauteng , Heidelberg Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: drivers license|electrical trade test|heidelberg|medical aid|ms office suite|perm|power transformers|provident fund|test calculations|transformer testing Our Client within the manufacturing sector is looking for a Transformer Test Technician to carry out routine testing of transformers and power transformers Detail: Minimum Requirements: Electrical Qualification – Electrical Trade Certificate &/or Diploma / Degree advantageous Prior experience in the transformer industry required More than 5 years' experience in transformers testing including power transformers up to 50 MVA 170 kV Class Ability to prepare testing circuits, interpreting customer specification Computer literacy- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc) Valid drivers' license Responsibilities: Carry out routine testing of all transformers up to 50 MVA at 170kV: Voltage ratio & polarity testing Insulation resistance testing Winding resistance testing Separate source over-voltage withstand testing Induced overvoltage withstand testing No load loss & magnetisation testing Full-Load loss & Impedance testing Auxiliary instrumentation & control system testing Auxiliary voltage (PT) & current (CT) measuring device testing Prepare oil sampling from transformers and perform oil voltage breakdown test Carry out special type tests: SFRA test Tan Delta/Capacitance test Temperature rise test Partial discharge test Impulse test Test result calculation and analysis: Prepare final test calculations of basic routine tests to show transformer performance Prepare test reports to Customers using WTA Test Bay System (ENS) Carry out meetings with Customer on a high technical level to present the tests results and solutions to sort out any issues detected during inspections Other Duties and responsibilities: Assist on production process of transformers up to 50 MVA 170 kV and carry out factory tests before final assembly Liaise with Engineering in ensuring identified standards are adhered to pertaining to manufactured product and corrective action is effectively undertaken in case of a failure Plan and coordinate the activities of other Test Bay Technicians Assist in training of subordinate staff and enhance their career development Prepare test bay procedures Test transformers on site under customer requisition or to check any lack operation problems or fails Assist the implementation of new Test Bay System (ENS) at WTA test bays Provide in high technical level information to Sales, Contract, Administration, PCP and to the Customers Read and understand national and international standards TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the minimum requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Note our clients may expire jobs at their own discretion. AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was then unsuccessful for that specific position, however your profile remains on our system for future opportunities. show more... For more information please contact: Rita Manga Apply