Senior Engineer Prof Engineering (Electrical)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer (Electrical) to provide specialist engineering service for Peaking Power Stations in the Western Cape, Durbanville Office. The role requires a professional engineer registered with ECSA and involves lifecycle planning, complex problem solving, and project leadership.

Permanent position with market-related remuneration. Candidates should bring leadership, integrity, and a proactive mindset, and be able to work collaboratively within the

Qualifications

• 4 years technical experience and engineering related technologies.
• ECSA Professional Engineer registered.
• Knowledge of related technologies, design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex integrated engineering problems.
• Validate and integrate the life cycle plans for the plant.
• Provide specialist engineering advice/assistance.
• Manage engineering projects/modifications.
• Perform technical and financial evaluations.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mind-set

Relationship building

Coaching and mentoring

Team collaboration

Integrity

Safety consciousness

Professionalism

Education

ECSA Professional Engineer

Job description

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 10 November 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Senior Engineer Prof Engineering (Electrical) X1 PeakingPosition/Task Grade: P16Area of specialization: To provide a specialist engineering service to Peaking Power Stations.Department: Generators EngineeringBusiness Unit: Peaking Operating UnitLocation: Western Cape, Durbanville Office

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve complex integrated engineering problems.
• Validate and integrate the life cycle plans for the plant.
• Provide specialist engineering advice/assistance.
• Manage engineering projects/modifications.
• Perform technical and financial evaluations.

Related Minimum Experience

• 4 years technical experience and engineering related technologies

Professional Registration

• ECSA Professional Engineer

Skills and Competencies Required

Leadership

• Entrepreneurial mind-set
• Ability to build effective relationships
• Coaching and mentoring

Behavioural

• Strong drive to learn
• Be results and delivery focused
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism

Knowledge

• Related Technologies
• Design codes and standards
• Engineering theory
• Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
• Engineering design

Disclaimer

“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.”

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