Middle Manager Technical Occurrences Management

Eskom Communications; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider seeks a dynamic leader in Johannesburg to manage divisional audits and optimize event reporting within power stations. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have seven years of power station management experience, including a proven track record in technical assurance. The role emphasizes strong communication skills, effective stakeholder management, and a commitment to safety and quality. Applications are due by February 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in a power station at a senior operational/technical level.
• Strong commitment to Eskom’s core values.
• Ability to manage human resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage divisional audits across power stations and technical departments.
• Provide expert advice in the technical assurance field.
• Ensure effective event reporting and operational experience dissemination.

Skills

Leadership

Strong verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Stakeholder relationships

Presentation and group facilitation

Education

B Degree/ B Tech /Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diploma in Engineering at NQF7

Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Job description

Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Application Deadline: February 10, 2026

Job Description

Leadership

• Leadership
• Motivate teams
• Team player
• Coach, mentor and develop
• Strong commitment to Eskom’s core values

Behavioral

• Integrity
• Honest
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Knowledge

• Understand Eskom power system and business operations
• Organizational and industry awareness
• Emergency management
• Disaster management
• Risk management
• Business continuity management
• Eskom policies and procedures
• Translate knowledge into practice of risk management, resilience thinking, business continuity management, integrated emergency preparedness, systems thinking and reliability
• Strong focus on safety and quality management

Skill

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Work in a deadline-driven environment
• Output driven
• Prioritize responsibilities and processes
• Stakeholder relationships
• Analytical
• Problem solving
• Conceptual and tactical thinking
• Integrate and synthesis a broad range of information sources into effective decision making
• Presentation and group facilitation
• Work independently without guidance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage divisional audits across power stations and technical departments both internal and external to the division.
• Manage the department to ensure effective event reporting, investigations, analysis and operational experience dissemination.
• Manage documentation and recording of operating experience relevant to generation.
• Provide expert advice and consultation regarding specialized knowledge in the technical assurance field.
• Manage human resources.

Minimum Requirements

• B Degree/ B Tech /Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diploma in Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits
• Seven (7) Years Power station experience including managing at a senior operational/technical level.
• Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Apply by: 2 February 2026