Engineer Prof Civil - (Palmiet PS)

Listing reference: eskom_006562
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Grabouw
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Engineer Prof Civil - (Palmiet PS) Task Grade: P13 Area of Specialization: To sustain and enhance the performance, safety and reliability of geotechnical assets and associated civil infrastructure through geotechnical investigations, monitoring, analysis, design reviews, slope stability assessments, foundation evaluations and geotechnical risk management. Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Department: Civil Engineering Location: Palmiet PS, Grabouw
Job description

·       Behavioural

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

·       Leadership

o  Team player

·       Knowledge

o  National and international engineering codes and standards

o  Plant fundamental policies

o  Root cause analysis

o  Research

o  Eskom processes and governance documentation

o  Geotechnical investigations, site assessments and data interpretation.

o  Soil and rock mechanics.

o  Foundation engineering and geotechnical design principles.

o  Slope stability assessments, earthworks and erosion control.

o  Geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation.

o  Knowledge of applicable geotechnical engineering standards, specifications and risk management principles.

o  Exposure to dams, hydroelectric facilities, power generation infrastructure or large civil engineering projects will be advantageous.

·       Skills

o  Communication

o  Computer literacy

o  Analytical

o  Leadership

o  Financial

o  Negotiation

o  Investment decision making

Key Responsibilities

·     Optimize allocated plant performance.

·     Identify and resolve problematic plant issues.

·     Manage plant modifications.

·     Manage engineering projects.

·     Provide technical advice and assistance.

“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.

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

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

·       B Sc/B Eng Degree in Civil Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits 

Experience:

·       Completed training programme for graduates or 2 years related engineering experience

Professional Registration:

·       ECSA as a Candidate Engineer

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