Manager Operating and Maintenance
Listing reference: eskom_004979
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 1 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Maintenance
Location: Northern Cape
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: M16
Area of specialization: To manage hydro power stations, gas turbines, wind stations operating and maintenance activities.
Department: Maintenance
Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit
Location: Vanderkloof Power Station
Job description
Skills and Competencies Required:
Behavioural:
Honesty
Integrity
Trustworthy
Leadership:
Management
Coaching
Mentoring
Knowledge:
Relevant legislation
Relevant policies, procedures, standards, processes
Relevant plant and technology
Skill:
Coordination
Negotiation
Financial management
Computer literate
Problem solving
Communication
Interpersonal
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage maintenance and operating priorities.
2. Manage employees.
3. Ensure plant maintenance.
4. Manage finances.
5. Direct plant related incident, accident investigations.
6. Determine feasibility of technical plan proposals.
7. Manage the safety risk management programme implementation.
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Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma/National Higher Diploma in Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
5 Years Related Experience in the Technical environment