Senior Engineer Prof Grid Planning x2

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a professional to lead medium- and long-term transmission grid planning and investment work in Gauteng. You will develop robust technical plans and guide grid development under NERSA requirements, engaging with stakeholders and senior management to secure capital approvals.

Required: BSc/B Eng (NQF8) with 480 credits, ECSA professional registration, and at least four years in transmission planning and related fields.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with 480 credits (NQF8).
• Professional Engineer registration with ECSA is required.
• Experience in power system planning and grid development.

Responsibilities

• Plan the transmission system for medium to long term horizons.
• Obtain capital project approvals for grid investments.
• Develop technical expertise within the Grid Planning & Development area.
• Perform a leadership role coordinating stakeholders and teams.

Skills

Power system planning

Regulatory understanding

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder interface

Business & finance

Computer literacy

Education

BSc/B Eng in Engineering (NQF8)

ECSA professional engineer registration

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Task Grade: P16Area 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.Business Unit: Grid Planning & DevelopmentLocation: Megawatt Park, Gauteng

Skills and Competencies Required

3) Knowledge:

• Power system planning
• Eskom business, business and capital planning processes
• South African regulatory environment and grid code requirements

4) Skill:

• Computer literate
• 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

1. Plan the transmission system.
2. Obtain capital project approvals.
3. Develop technical expertise.
4. 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 under-represented 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.

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Qualification(s):

• BSc/B Eng in Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits
• Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a professional engineer.

Experience

• Related 4 years of technical experience in Transmission, Distribution, and Generation.