Chief Technologist Engineering (Hybrid Renewable Energy Technologies)

Listing reference: eskom_003831
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: P17 Area of specialization: To develop and support relevant renewable energy technology strategies, processes, standards, specifications and designs. Department: Renewable Energy Engineering Business Unit: Renewable Energy Engineering Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50923188LM Closing Date: 30 March 2026
Job description

·       Develop renewable energy technology vision, strategy and direction setting

·       Develop and approve renewable energy philosophies, technical standards, procedures, work practices and specifications

·       Oversee, produce and integrate complex engineering solutions, design for asset

Creation in renewable energy

·       Plan and control renewable energy research regarding new renewable technologies

·       Represent Eskom at national and international technical forums

·       Manage and conduct complex product, equipment, material, service and change

impact evaluations

·       Provide complex technical renewable energy consulting and investigation service for customers

·       Provide professional technical leadership for senior technologists, senior engineers, technologists and engineers in different disciplines

 “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

Minimum requirements

       Qualification(s): 

·       B Tech Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics/Mechatronics/Computer/

Civil/Chemical/Metallurgical/Industrial Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits

       Related Minimum Experience:

·     Mnimum of 7 years of experience in  Maintenance, operations and/or technical support to the technical operations of renewable energy infrastructure.

·       Renewable energy technologies, standards, specifications. processes, designs construction

  • Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as professional technologist

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