Engineer Prof Engineering (Mechanical Outside Plant)
Listing reference: eskom_006052
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Deneysville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Engineer Prof Engineering (Mechanical Outside Plant),
Task Grade: P13,
Area of specialization: To sustain and enhance the performance of allocated plant,
Department: Engineering,
Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station,
Location: Free State
Job description
Behavioural:
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
Leadership:
• Team player
Knowledge:
• National and international engineering codes and standards
• Plant fundamental policies
• Root cause analysis
• Research
• Eskom processes and governance documentation
Skill:
• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Analytical
• Leadership
• Financial
• Negotiation
• Investment decision making
• Report writing
Key Responsibilities:
• Optimise allocated plant performance
• Identify and resolve problematic plant issues
• Manage plant modifications
• Manage engineering projects
• Provide technical advice and assistance
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
• BSc/B Eng Degree in Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits
• BSc/B Eng Degree in Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits
Experience:
• Completed training programme for graduates or two years engineering experience
• Completed training programme for graduates or two years engineering experience
Professional Registration:
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as candidate engineer
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as candidate engineer
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