Engineer Prof Engineering - Ankerlig PS (Turbine Eng)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking an Engineer Prof Engineering - Turbine Eng (Ankerlig PS) for the Turbine Engineering team. Located at Ankerlig Power Station with national travel, you will lead mechanical/mechatronic engineering work on gas turbines and related plant systems.

The role demands diagnostic and root cause analysis, engineering design and project execution, and close collaboration with operations and maintenance across Eskom's generation portfolio.

Qualifications

• BSc Eng/BEng Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (NQF Level 8, 480 credits).

Responsibilities

• Optimise allocated plant performance and reliability.
• Identify, investigate and resolve problematic plant issues.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Manage plant modifications and engineering improvements.
• Execute and coordinate engineering projects.
• Provide technical advice and support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and governance processes.
• Conduct engineering assessments and performance evaluations of gas turbines and associated plant systems.
• Provide engineering support across the Peaking Operating Unit's generation portfolio, including operating plant, new build assets and associated technologies, as required to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Communication

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Education

BSc Eng/BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Atlantis

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Engineer Prof Engineering - Turbine Eng (Ankerlig PS)Position/Task Grade: P13Area of specialisation: Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering for Gas Turbines and Associated Plant SystemsDepartment: Turbine EngineeringBusiness Unit: Peaking Operating UnitLocation: Ankerlig Power Station (providing engineering support to Power Stations nationwide and requiring periodic travel to operational sites)

Leadership

• Technical leadership
• Customer and stakeholder focus

Behavioural

• Safety consciousness
• Initiative and innovation

Knowledge

• Knowledge of gas turbines and associated plant systems would be an added advantage
• Mechanical and/or mechatronic engineering principles
• Plant reliability and asset management
• National and international engineering codes, standards and best practices
• Root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Engineering design and plant modification processes
• Eskom processes and governance documentation

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical report writing
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project coordination and execution
• Risk assessment and decision making
• Data analysis and interpretation

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise allocated plant performance and reliability.
• Identify, investigate and resolve problematic plant issues.
• Perform root cause analyses and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Manage plant modifications and engineering improvements.
• Execute and coordinate engineering projects.
• Provide technical advice and support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and governance processes.
• Conduct engineering assessments and performance evaluations of gas turbines and associated plant systems.
• Provide engineering support across the Peaking Operating Unit's generation portfolio, including operating plant, new build assets and associated technologies, as required to achieve business objectives.

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions. Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Qualifications

• BSc Eng/BEng Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering (NQF Level 8, 480 credits)

Related Minimum Experience

• Completed engineering graduate training programme or two years’ related engineering experience

Professional Registration

• Registered as an ECSA Candidate Engineer