Chief Engineer Prof Reliability Services
Listing reference: eskom_006612
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 31 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Area of specialization:
To provide leadership in ensuring effectiveness of the reliability services products procured for improving the reliability of the power system
Position/Task Grade: P18
Department: Integrated Power System Reliability Services
Business Unit: System Operator
Location: Simmerpan, Germiston, Gauteng
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering Solutions (Concept, design, development, testing and implementation)
- Coding (Application Development)
- Development of User Requirements Specifications (URS)
- Process automation
- Product development and continuous improvement
- Conduct research activities
- Technical Report Writing and Engineering Documentation
- Monitor performance of reliability services
- Provide strategic support to the team
- Provide mentorship and training
Skills and Competencies Required:
Behavioral
- Integrity
- Honesty
- Trustworthiness
- Professionalism
Leadership
- Live the NTCSA vision and values
- Grow people
- Ignite passion
- Foster collaboration, inclusivity, and high-performing teams
- Promote teamwork
- Encourage the right behaviour
- Promote open and transparent communication
- Leadership using the brand pillars
Knowledge
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of reliability services and associated power system challenges
- In-depth understanding of power system operations, ancillary services, flexibility services, demand response and performance requirements thereof
- Good understanding of grid code requirements, standards, and regulatory frameworks applicable to NTCSA
Skill
- Advanced Computing and Data Analytics
- Software Development and Coding
- Process engineering
- Technical Presentations and Stakeholder Engagement
- Negotiation, Communication, and Influencing Skills
- Project Planning and Risk Management
- Problem Solving and Decision-Making
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration and Leadership
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
- BSc /B Eng. in Electrical Engineering at NQF 8 with 480 credits
Professional Registration Body:
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as professional engineer
Related Minimum Experience:
- 7 Years’ experience in System Operator, control system and reliability services
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