Design Engineer

Listing reference: eskom_001648
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Design Engineer Area of specialization: Take full responsibly for allocated designs to provide a professional design service including new development, designs, reverse engineering special projects, research and investigation related to large Steam, Gas, and Hydro, Turbines, Generators and related plants. Department: Engineering Business Unit: Turbo Gen Services Location: Rosherville Task Grade: M15 Vacancy Type: Internal/External No of Positions: X3
Job description

Skills

 Technical competency in mechanical design using modern FEA modelling, Thermodynamic and fluid dynamic modelling, 3D scanning, and knowledge of high temperature steels.

 Analytical and problem-solving skills.

 High level investigative skills and technical negotiating skills.

 High level of computer literacy in MS word, MS Excel, MS Power point, MS Projects

• High level of skill in Design and Drawing software, including Autodesk drawing package Architectural; Cadkey Drawing package; CatmanEasy Data capturing; material Database (JAHM); MathCad; MSC Adams; MSC Dytran; MSC Easy5; MSC Enterprice MVision; MSC Mentat / Marc; MSC patran / Nastran; MSC Sofy ; PDM software, Solidware; Solidworks; stahlschluss el 2007 key to steel ( Database)

• Effective English Communication Skills, and able to communicate at all Levels in the organisation.

Knowledge

 Engineering and technical knowledge of mechanical design using modern FEA modelling, Thermodynamic and fluid dynamic modelling, 3D scanning, and knowledge of high temperature steels.

 Knowledge of the OHSA, Construction Regulations and Environmental Regulations

 Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant ISO standards.

• Ability to read and interpret component drawing and tolerances.

 Attributes

• The person must have the ability to work accurate, pay attention to detail, work alone or in a team, be able to solve complex mathematical problems and suggests Engineering solutions which are practical and implementable.

•The incumbent will be required to travel extensively nationally and internally based on business requirements.

 SHEQ Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement: Ensure that your Administration Document id current and includes your SHEQ objectives ensure that all legal appointments are valid and in place for your area of control.

• SHE Compliance: as a section 8 & 9 appointee, you are to ensure that the employer as contemplated in the Occupational Health and safety Act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointments are valid, and I place for your area of control.

• Reduce Rework: Measure and report on rework vs revenue for your department on a monthly basis and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover.

• ISO and OHSAS certification: Ensure that all activities are carried out as per the documented processes and comply with the requirements of ISO and OHSAS certification.

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

 Key Responsibilities

  •  Provide a reverse engineering service.
  • New design and modifications on Turbine and plant equipment
  • Technical investigations technology improvements
  • Assist in the development and enhancement of design skills.
  • Comply with safety Health Environment and quality Requirements.
  • Customer and interdepartmental Relationships

 

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Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

 

             BSc/ BEng Mechanical Engineering

 

Related Minimum Experience:

 

           3 years’ experience specifically related to mechanical design using modern FEA modelling.

           

           Advanced computer skills including MS word, MS Excel, MS power point, MS projects, CAD and                    

            FEA software (Solid-works, Nastran, Patran, Marc or similar)

 

           Thermodynamic and fluid dynamic modelling, 3D scanning, and knowledge of high temperature           

            steels.

 

           Experience of quality management systems and relevant ISO standards.

 

           Experience of the OHSA, Construction Regulations and Environmental Regulations

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