Senior Manager Engineering, x2-Distribution
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Position/Task Grade: EEE
Department: Operations and Enablement
Business Unit: Head Office
Skills and Competencies Required:
· Behavioral:
o Integrity
o Safety consciousness
o Professionalism
o Courageous
· Leadership:
o Entrepreneurial mindset
o Ability to Represent Eskom
o Build effective relationships and stakeholder management.
o Deliver on expectations.
o Managing talent, coaching and mentoring.
o Build effective teams.
o Results orientation.
o Learning orientation.
o Strong drive to grow, results and delivery focused.
o Work as part of the team.
· Knowledge:
o Extensive knowledge in operational management of power generating technologies.
o Evaluate and assess cutting edge technology development for beneficial implementation.
o Power plant system, processes and technology.
o Extensive knowledge of successful plant design, project management.
o Design management, processes, codes and standards.
o Supplier market.
o Change management principles.
o Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
o Engineering theory, design, risk assessment.
o Life cycle planning.
· Skill:
o Strategic business acumen
o Technical problem-solving
o Analytical
o Cost analysis, economic evaluation
o Presentation
o Technical reporting writing
o Negotiating
o Strong communication
o Influence and persuasion
o Conflict resolution
· Key Responsibilities
· Provide strategic leadership and business assurance.
· Manage technology development, enhancement.
· Provide strategic technical direction and leadership
· Provide strategic assurance on high risk and impact items.
· Provide technical leadership.
· Provide human resources leadership
· Perform general functional management.
Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.
“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.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
o B Degree in Engineering at a NQF 7 level with 360 credits or
o B Tech in Engineering at a NQF 7 level with 360 credits or an
o Advanced Diploma in Engineering at a NQF level 7 with 360 credits
o Minimum of 10 years extensive experience in plant design, maintenance and operating practices, engineering management in power generation technologies, technical and technology leadership experience.
Professional Registration Body:
o Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)