Engineer Prof Engineering - Palmiet PS (Reliability Eng)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites applications for Engineer Prof Engineering - Palmiet PS (Reliability Eng). The role centers on sustaining and enhancing the performance of the allocated plant, with emphasis on reliability engineering within the Peaking Operating Unit at Palmiet PS.

Based in Palmiet PS, the position targets a professional with a BSc/BEng in Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering (NQF8, 480 credits) and a track record in technical advice, root cause analysis, and governance

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering (NQF8) with 480 credits.
• Experience in reliability engineering or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering codes and Eskom governance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and enhance the performance of allocated plant.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to maintenance and operations.
• Identify and resolve problematic plant issues and optimize plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with Eskom processes and governance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Behavioural

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Knowledge

Code standards

Root cause analysis

Eskom processes

Plant optimization

Technical advice

Education

BSc/BEng Mechanical or Mechatronic

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.”

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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