Skills and Competencies Required

o   Leadership

•     Team player

•     Technical leadership

•     Results driven

•     Customer and stakeholder focus

 o   Behavioural

•     Integrity

•     Professionalism

•     Accountability

•     Safety consciousness

•     Initiative and innovation

o   Knowledge

•     Knowledge of hydro turbines and associated plant systems would be an added advantage

•     Mechanical and/or mechatronic engineering principles

•     Plant reliability and asset management

•     National and international engineering codes, standards and best practices

•     Root cause analysis and failure investigations

•     Engineering design and plant modification processes

•     Eskom processes and governance documentation

 o   Skills

•     Analytical and problem-solving skills

•     Technical report writing

•     Communication and presentation skills

•     Project coordination and execution

•     Risk assessment and decision making

•     Computer literacy

•     Data analysis and interpretation

  Key Responsibilities

o  Optimise allocated plant performance and reliability.

o  Identify, investigate and resolve problematic plant issues.

o  Perform root cause analyses and implement sustainable engineering solutions.

o  Manage plant modifications and engineering improvements.

o  Execute and coordinate engineering projects.

o  Provide technical advice and support to operations and maintenance teams.

o  Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements and governance processes.

o  Conduct engineering assessments and performance evaluations of hydro turbines and associated plant systems.

o  Provide engineering support across the Peaking Operating Unit's generation portfolio, including operating plant, new build assets and associated technologies, as required to achieve business objectives.

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