Chief Engineer Prof Engineering- Fixed Term Contract

Listing reference: eskom_005054
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Mechanical Engineering
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Chief Engineer Prof Engineering Area of specialization: To ensure that all planned and breakdown maintenance work related to Turbine and Generator refurbishment and repair is carried out in accordance with company policies & procedures with the emphasis on the clients’ operational requirements. Task Grade: M18 Type of Vacancy: External- Fixed Term Contract Department: Engineering Business Unit: Turbo Gen Services Location: Rosherville No of Positions:X1
Job description

Skills:

·      Above average technical competency in field Turbo Generator Engineering, Maintenance, Refurbishment and overhaul

·      Above average strategic analytical and problem-solving skills

·      High level of management skills

·      High level investigative skills and technical negotiating skills

·      High level of computer Literacy in MS Word, Ms Excel, MS Power Point, Ms Projects and CAD

·      Effective English communication skills and able to communicate at all levels in organization

·      Sound technical knowledge of station maintenance and centreline including protection and

Knowledge:

·      Above average Engineering and technical knowledge of Turbo Generator and power generation equipment, component and systems.

·      Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant ISO Standards

·      Knowledge of the OHSA, Construction regulations and Environmental Regulations

 Attributes:

·      The Incumbent will be required to travel extensively Nationally and internally based on Business requirements

·      Must have the ability to effectively lead and direct a large team engineers

 SHEQ Responsibilities 

·      Continuous improvement: Ensure that your administration Document is current, and include your SHEQ objectives ensure that all legal appointments are valid and in place for your area of control.

·      SHEQ Compliance: As a Section 8 & 9 appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employer as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointment are valid and in place for your area control

·      Reduce work: Measure and report on Rework vs. Revenue for your department monthly and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover

·      ISO and OHSAS Certification: Ensure that all activities are carried out

·      Audit Rating: Maintain an audit score of less than 2 and/or receive no major audit findings

 Key Responsibilities

·       Ensure the development and enhancement of vibration specialist skills

·       Business Plan Objectives

·       Safety Health Environment and Quality

·       Key Relationship Management

·       Performance and Development

 

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

 

·       BSc Eng/B Eng/BTech Eng Mechanical

·       Master’s Degree count for 2 Years experience, Doctorate Degree count for 3Years experience

 

Experience:

 

·  15 years post Graduate Engineering that includes 12 Years experience specifically in the Engineering Aspects related to the specific area of specialization and with above average technical competency and experience in Engineering Aspects related to the area of specialization with ability to function across disciplines

·  Experience Specifically related to the refurbishment and assembly on large power Generation steam and gas Turbo generator plant including

· Vibration Monitoring and analysis, multi shaft balancing, Tribology, Thermography, Laser Alignment and ultrasound vibration Testing

·      Experience of quality management systems and relevant ISO standards

·  Experience of the OHSA, construction Regulations and Environmental Regulation

 

For assistance with this advert, please email:  recruitmenteri@eskom.co.za

 

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 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.  Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions.

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