Re-advert: Senior Engineer Prof Grid Planning

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Sunninghill, Gauteng, invites applications for a Senior Transmission Planner to shape the medium- and long-term transmission grid. You will plan the transmission system, develop technical expertise, and lead teams across Grid Planning & Development.

Qualified candidates have a BSc Eng/B Eng and at least 4 years in transmission, distribution, or generation, with professional registration with ECSA.

Qualifications

• BSc Eng/B Eng in Engineering (NQF8) with 480 credits.
• 4 years experience in Transmission, Distribution or Generation.
• Professional registration with ECSA as professional engineer.
• Strong data analysis and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan the transmission system.
• Develop technical expertise.
• Perform a leadership role.

Skills

Data analysis

Verbal & written

Stakeholder engagement

Business & financial

Education

BSc Eng/B Eng in Engineering

Job description

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 17 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Planning

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Task Grade: P16 Department: Strategic Grid Planning Business Unit: Grid Planning & Development Area of specialization: To provide technical expertise in the formulation of medium- and long-term Transmission grid development and investment plans compliant with customer and National Energy Regulator South Africa (NERSA) requirements, leading to a reliable South African transmission network, Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership:

• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching
• Developing

Knowledge:

• Power system planning
• Eskom business, business and capital planning process

Skills:

• Data manipulation and analysis
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation
• Interface with various stakeholders in Eskom and the electricity supply industry
• Business and financial

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the transmission system.
• Develop technical expertise.
• Perform a leadership role.

NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from underrepresented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Qualification (s)

BSc Eng/B Eng in Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits.

Experience:

4 years Experience in Transmission, Distrbution, Generation

Professional Registration Body:

Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa ( ECSA ) as professional engineer.