Senior Hydroelectric Plant Operations Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Hydroelectric Plant Superintendent to oversee operations at a Vereeniging, Gauteng facility. This senior role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance, including turbine, generator, and dam infrastructure, with emphasis on leadership of operational staff.

You will develop maintenance strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize energy output, and drive safety and environmental stewardship in South Africa's energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hydropower operations.
• Strong leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience with turbine, generator and dam infrastructure.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the hydroelectric plant.
• Develop maintenance strategies and manage operational staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and optimize energy output.
• Lead safety and environmental stewardship initiatives.

Skills

Hydropower operations

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Hydroelectric Plant Superintendent to oversee operations at a Vereeniging, Gauteng facility. This senior role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance, including turbine, generator, and dam infrastructure, with emphasis on leadership of operational staff.

You will develop maintenance strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize energy output, and drive safety and environmental stewardship in South Africa's energy infrastructure.