Chief Technologist Engineering

Listing reference: eskom_003695
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 March 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Durbanville
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Chief Technologist Engineering (Generation) X1 Task Grade: P17 Area of specialization: The development and support of processes, standards, specifications and designs for Switchgear (MV and LV), Essential Supplies (DC and AC), Diesel Generators, Lighting, Earthing Department: Peaking Asset Life Cycle Management Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Peaking Western Cape
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

·            Behavioural:

o    Strong drive to learn

o    Be results and delivery focused

o    Be able to work as part of a team

o    Integrity

o    Safety consciousness

o    Professional

 

·            Leadership:

o    Strong communication skills

o    Entrepreneurial mind-set

o    Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations

o    Coaching and mentoring

o    Team player

 

·            Knowledge:

o    Sound knowledge and understanding of Generator Breakers, Switchgear (MV and LV), Essential Supplies (DC and AC), Diesel Generators, Lighting, Earthing and general electrical equipment

o    Sound knowledge and understanding of all electrical plant systems, network design and operation

o    Technology Strategy Formulation for

§  Technology Forecasting

§  Technology Roadmapping

§  Management of Technology

o    Risk analysis principles

o    Project management principles

o    Electrical system analytical skills

o    Understanding of Design Base, OTS and maintenance base

o    Knowledge of Business Processes Management

o    Superior analytical and problem-solving ability

 

·            Skills

o    Strategic thinking skills

o    Negotiation skills

o    Risk analysis principles

o    Project management principles

o    Electrical system analytical skills

o    Financial management skills

o    Communication and presentation skills

o    Leadership skills

 

·            Attributes

o    Depth perception

o    Communication skills

o    Interview

o    Demonstrate experience

o    Use scenario sketching

o    Ability to see the big picture

o    Psychometric assessment

 

·     Key Responsibilities

o    Provides professional technical leadership over senior engineers and engineers within the electrical discipline on the Peaking plant

o    Manages and conducts product, equipment, material, service, and change impact evaluations

o    Provides input into technology vision, strategy and direction setting

o    Provides technical input into the establishment and management of contracts

o    Develops and approves maintenance philosophies, technical standards, procedures, work practices and specifications for approval

o    Provides complex technical consulting and investigation services

o    Produces and integrates engineering solutions/designs for asset creation on behalf of customers at various stages of the project lifecycle

o    Plans and controls discipline-specific research into new technologies

o    Represents Eskom in national and international technical forums

 

“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.

 Kindly note if you require any assistance click on link for support or email: 

Candidate support (Internal and external candidates) email: Candidate.support@ci.hr

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

·            BTech Electrical Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits                                                                  

Experience:

·         7 years of extensive experience in engineering design, design integration, and engineering management in power generation technologies for power plant processes and related electrical systems

Professional Registration:

·            ECSA Professional Technologist

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