Middle Manager Grid Code Management
Listing reference: eskom_003682
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Task Grade: M18
Area of specialization: To manage technical, regulatory, and legal operations within the Grid Code Management department while ensuring compliance with the South African Grid Code (SAGC) and providing leadership for operational deliverables aligned with System Operator and Eskom objectives.
Department: Grid Code Management
Business Unit: System Operator
Location: Simmerpan, Germiston
Location: Simmerpan, Germiston
Job description
Skills and Competencies Required
Key Responsibilities
· Produce standard procedures and documents for the department operations
· Provide engineering support in the field of compliance
· Manage the department resources
· Provide training and development
Behavioural:
· Integrity
· Honesty
· Trustworthiness
· Professionalism
Leadership:
· Live the Eskom vision and values
· Grow people
· Ignite passion
· Promote teamwork
· Encourage the right behaviour
· Evidence of mentoring, coaching and team development
Knowledge:
· Power systems analysis
· Eskom Transmission network
· Power system operations and power system equipment
· Regulatory requirements
· Technical
· Interpret and Apply South African Grid Code (SAGC) requirements
· Understand the asset integration process for renewables, conventional and battery energy facilities other
technologies
integrating into the power system
· Compliance assessment methodologies and risk management
· Understanding legal frameworks affecting system operator operations
Skill
· Clear and concise verbal communication during discussions and presentations
· Computer literate
· Problem Solving
· Decision making
· Analyses complex scenarios and proposes practical solutions
· Prioritise and logical reasoning under time and resource constraints
· Prepare structural technical reports and policy briefs
· Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
BSc Eng/ B Eng Degree in Electrical Engineering at NQF 8 with 480 credits
Experience:
7 Years’ experience in power systems analysis and management
Professional Registration Body:
Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineer