Senior Plant Operator Chemistry
Listing reference: eskom_003054
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Chemical Engineering
Location: Witbank
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Senior Plant Operator Chemistry
Position/Task Grade: T07; Area of specialization: Automatic and manual operation of associated WTP systems (which include the desalination plant, the vacuum concentrator, CPP, Ammonia plant, CW, station drains, effluent dams, flue Gas Desulphurization Plant, wastewater treatment plant and sewage plant; Department: Engineering; Business Unit: Duvha Power Station; Location: Mpumalanga
Job description
Skills and Competencies Required
- Behavioural
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Trustworthy
- Professionalism
Leadership
- Team player
- Motivating teams
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Development
Knowledge
- Operating experience in an industrial plant
- Basic chemical analysis
Skills
- Computer literacy
- Good communication Skills
- Assessment and Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Light vehicle driver’s license
- Interpersonal
Key Responsibilities
- Automatic and manual Operation of Associated WTP Systems
- Operation Desalination plant and/ or Flue Gas Desulphurization plant (FGD)
- Operate Vacuum Concentration (VC) and FGD waste treatment plant
- Operate main cooling water (CW) and auxiliary CW System
- Operate CPP and Ammonia plant
- Operate Sewage Plant
- Perform other legitimate activity as required
“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.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
- Grade 12 or N3(with Maths and Science) N4 (Chemical Plant Operations)
Experience:
- 2 Years related