Chief Engineer – Power Systems & Tech Strategy

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in East London seeks a Chief Engineer Prof Engineering to drive technology strategies and standards across the Cape Coastal Cluster. You will develop designs, lead major projects, mentor teams and provide professional leadership within Asset Creation – Management Office.

The role emphasizes strong governance, risk, and cross-functional collaboration. Required is a BSc Eng/B Eng with extensive engineering management experience in power generation and related processes, with

Qualifications

• BSc Eng/B Eng Degree in Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits.
• Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as professional engineer.
• Extensive experience in engineering design, integration and management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support technology strategies, processes, standards, specs and designs.
• Lead and manage discipline specific technology projects and research.
• Provide professional technical leadership and consulting.
• Represent Eskom in national/international technical forums.
• Plan and evaluate complex product, equipment, material, and service changes.

Skills

Strong drive to learn

Results and delivery focused

Team player

Safety consciousness

Relationship building

Coaching and mentoring

Technology forecasting

Project management

Risk analysis principles

Project management principles

Electrical plant systems knowledge

Design and maintenance base

Business management processes

Technical leadership

Engineering design

Discipline philosophies and standards

Technology vision and strategy

Research into new technologies

Represent Eskom in forums

Impact evaluation

Communication and presentation

Problem solving

Education

BSc Eng/B Eng Degree in Engineering

Job description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in East London seeks a Chief Engineer Prof Engineering to drive technology strategies and standards across the Cape Coastal Cluster. You will develop designs, lead major projects, mentor teams and provide professional leadership within Asset Creation – Management Office.

The role emphasizes strong governance, risk, and cross-functional collaboration. Required is a BSc Eng/B Eng with extensive engineering management experience in power generation and related processes, with