Engineering General Manager: Strategy & Large Projects

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a senior engineering leader based at Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng. This permanent role leads engineering strategy, drives operational excellence and oversees large-scale transmission projects, with accountability for design integrity, budgeting and stakeholder communication.

Candidates should hold a BSc/BEng in relevant engineering disciplines, be ECSA-registered, and bring at least 10 years of senior engineering experience in large organisations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree at NQF 8 level with 360 credits.
• Professional registration with ECSA.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategy formulation for engineering
• Leadership of Eskom engineering for operational and new commercial Transmission Plant
• Manage designs, specifications and evaluations of engineering equipment, components systems and plants for modifications and new assets
• Resource Management

Skills

Engineering management

Design integration

Financial acumen

Business awareness

HR knowledge

Board-level communication

Education

BSc Eng / BEng degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering (NQF 8, 360 credits)

Job description

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a senior engineering leader based at Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng. This permanent role leads engineering strategy, drives operational excellence and oversees large-scale transmission projects, with accountability for design integrity, budgeting and stakeholder communication.

Candidates should hold a BSc/BEng in relevant engineering disciplines, be ECSA-registered, and bring at least 10 years of senior engineering experience in large organisations.