Civil Engineering Trainee — Power & Infrastructure

Eskom Holdings Soc Ltd; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. in Sandton seeks an experienced Asset Manager to oversee a portfolio of power generation and distribution assets. The role emphasizes strategic planning, performance optimization, risk management, and strong financial oversight to maximize asset value.

The position requires a Master's degree and 8+ years in asset or investment management, with a proven track record in capital projects. A hybrid work model and executive compensation are offered in a major energy company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of asset management, investment management, or financial analysis experience in power or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale capital projects and optimizing asset performance.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and risk management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of South African energy market regulations and dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic asset management plans to optimize performance, reliability, and profitability of power infrastructure assets.
• Conduct asset performance reviews and identify opportunities for operational improvements and capital investment.
• Manage asset lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning, ensuring compliance and maximizing returns.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment for the asset portfolio.
• Coordinate with operational teams and external service providers to ensure efficient maintenance and operation.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements affecting the energy sector.

Skills

Asset management

Financial analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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Our client, a leading investor and operator in the energy infrastructure space, is seeking an accomplished Asset Manager to oversee a portfolio of power generation and distribution assets in Sandton. This senior role involves strategic planning, performance optimization, risk management, and financial oversight of these critical assets. You will work closely with operational teams, financial analysts, and external stakeholders to maximize asset value and ensure long‐term sustainable performance. This is a high‑impact position within the heart of South Africa's financial hub, offering significant responsibility and influence in the Gauteng energy market.

About the Role Our client, a leading investor and operator in the energy infrastructure space, is seeking an accomplished Asset Manager to oversee a portfolio of power generation and distribution assets in Sandton. This senior role involves strategic planning, performance optimization, risk management, and financial oversight of these critical assets. You will work closely with operational teams, financial analysts, and external stakeholders to maximize asset value and ensure long‑term sustainable performance. This is a high‑impact position within the heart of South Africa's financial hub, offering significant responsibility and influence in the Gauteng energy market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic asset management plans to optimize the performance, reliability, and profitability of power infrastructure assets.
• Conduct regular asset performance reviews, identifying opportunities for operational improvements and capital investment.
• Manage the lifecycle of assets, from acquisition and operation to decommissioning, ensuring compliance and maximizing returns.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment for the assigned asset portfolio.
• Coordinate with operational teams, engineering departments, and external service providers to ensure efficient asset maintenance and operation.
• Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements impacting the energy sector.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in asset management, investment management, or financial analysis within the power or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in managing large‑scale capital projects and optimizing asset performance.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, valuation techniques, and risk management principles.
• Excellent knowledge of the South African energy market regulations and dynamics.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive‑level compensation package including a substantial bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance.
• Car allowance and other executive perks.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and influence within a major energy company.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work‑life balance.

Here is what you will be doing:
Primary responsibilities will include the following:
+ Preparation and management of schedules, estimates, progress reports, meetings, procurement etc.
+ Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
+ Assessing of Client / Project Electrical Engineering Requirements.
+ Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives / requirements.
+ Cost Estimation of electrical Engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs. Detailed Electrical Engineering of LV and MV (up to 132kV) including the development and checking of :
+ Load Lists
+ Single Line Diagrams
+ Network Diagrams
+ Electrical Schematic Diagrams
+ Hazardous Area Classification
+ Diversification and Load factors.
+ Electrical Network Design
+ Fault Level Calculations
+ Motor start‐up and Protection Schemes (MV and LV)
+ Protection Schemes modelling of protection schemes and definition of Protection settings.
+ CT Specification.
+ Power Metering specification and interface to Energy / Building Management Systems.
+ Cable Routing Design
+ Cable Sizing Calculations
+ Lighting Calculations, modelling and layouts.
+ Earthing Risk Assessments, earthing system design, Earthing layouts.
+ Specification of Electrical Equipment including, Switchgear, Distribution Boards, Motor Control Centres, Transformers, Motors, VSD's, Soft starters, UPS's, Power Factor Correction, Filters, Cables, Lighting, BMS and communication systems.
+ Fire detection Systems layouts and Specification.
+ Specification of Construction Standards of installation.
+ Interface with PLC's, DCS systems and Building Management Systems and design the interface Control Systems.
+ Interface with Energy Efficiency and providing energy efficient electrical solutions.
+ Interface and Familiar with Quality of Power Supply requirements and evaluation.
+ Design schemes to reduce Electromagnetic interference and specify EMC requirements.
+ Design and specify communications systems with Electrical equipment / systems including Serial Communications using Profibus / fieldbus, Ethernet etc.
+ Perform and check system studies (e.g. short circuit; load flow and protection coordination).
+ Utilise vendor data and work with other disciplines as required for engineering and design.
+ Participate and Perform squad checks of vendor data and drawings from other disciplines.
+ Develop and check equipment purchase specification and develop RFQ's (e.g. MV and LV switchboards; D/B.s, MCC's, power transformers, Power factor Correction motors, VSDs, UPSs Filters, Cables, Lighting, BMS and communication systems).
+ Develop technical scope of work and tender documentation and bills of quantities for construction contracts.
+ Develop tender documentation, adjudicate tenders, provide re-measurement of works and approve contract claims.
+ Prepare Project Scheduling and Planning, developing basic Bar-charts for Electrical Engineering input to project management team.
+ Manage progress & quality control activities for equipment manufacture.
+ Conduct vendor inspections and factory acceptance testing of equipment.
+ Manage switchgear and specialist equipment contractors.
+ Provide field engineering support to construction and commissioning teams.
+ Project handover and closeout documentation.
+ Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
+ Assist in the setting up of standard engineering documentation and methodology for the electrical engineering unit.
+ Develop Client relations and extend the client base.
+ Assist in the preparation of tenders for Electrical unit workload.