Senior Engineer Prof Engineering (Mechanical)

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. seeks a Senior Engineer Prof Engineering (Mechanical) to provide specialist engineering services to Peaking Power Stations in the Western Cape.

The role focuses on leading projects, developing lifecycle plans for generator mechanical systems and delivering technical support to ensure optimal plant performance. A minimum of four years in related engineering roles is expected.

Qualifications

• Leadership and relationship-building to support Peaking Generators Engineering.
• Ability to coach and mentor engineering teams on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of design codes, standards, and engineering theory.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex mechanical engineering problems affecting generator and plant performance.
• Develop and integrate lifecycle plans for generator mechanical systems.
• Provide specialist engineering advice and technical support to Peaking Power Stations.
• Manage engineering projects, plant modifications and investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Coaching & mentoring

Safety consciousness

Technical problem solving

Economic evaluation

Technical report writing

Lifecycle planning

Engineering standards

Education

BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 17 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Mechanical Engineering

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Senior Engineer Prof Engineering (Mechanical)Position/Task Grade: P16Area of specialization: To provide a specialist engineering service to Peaking Power Stations.Department: Peaking Generators EngineeringBusiness Unit: Peaking GenerationLocation: Peaking Western Cape

• o Leadership
• Ability to build effective relationship
• Coaching and mentoring
• o Behavioral
• Strong drive to learn
• Results and delivery focused
• Safety consciousness
• o Knowledge
• Related technologies
• Design codes and standards
• Engineering theory
• Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
• o Skill
• Technical problem solving
• Cost analysis/economic evaluation
• Technical report writing
• Resolve complex mechanical engineering problems affecting generator and associated plant performance.
• Develop and integrate lifecycle plans for generator mechanical systems and components.
• Provide specialist engineering advice and technical support to Peaking Power Stations.
• Manage engineering projects, plantmodificationsand technical investigations.
• Perform technical and financial evaluations and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Develop andmaintainengineering standards,specificationsand technical requirements.

“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.”

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

• o Qualification(s):
• BSc/B Eng in Mechanical Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits.
• o Related Minimum Experience :
• 4 years’ related experience in technical experience and engineering related technologies