Engineer Prof Engineering - Palmiet PS (Reliability Eng)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a Engineer Prof Engineering - Reliability Engineering for Palmiet Power Station in Durban. The role focuses on sustaining and enhancing plant performance under the Reliability Engineering unit, with Grade P13 responsibilities and alignment to Eskom governance.

The candidate should have a Mechanical/Mechatronic background, be able to apply root cause analysis and work within Eskom processes to optimize plant reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• B Sc/ B Eng Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits.
• Completed training programme for graduates or two years engineering experience.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioural

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Knowledge

Codes and standards

Root cause analysis

Eskom processes

Plant optimization

Issue resolution

Technical advice

Education

B Sc/ B Eng Degree in Mechanical/ 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

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Engineer Prof Engineering - Palmiet PS (Reliability Eng)Position/Task Grade: P13Area of specialization: To sustain and enhance the performance of allocated Plant.Department: Reliability EngineeringBusiness Unit: Peaking Operating UnitLocation: Palmiet PS

Skills and Competencies Required

• Leadership
• Behavioural
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Knowledge
• National and international engineering codes and standards
• Root cause analysis
• Eskom processes and governance documentation
• Skill
• Optimize allocated plant performance
• Identify and resolve problematic plant issues
• Perform technical advice and assistance

“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

• B Sc/ B Eng Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits

Related Minimum Experience

• Completed training programme for graduates or two years engineering experience

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