Senior Engineer Prof Engineering - Reliability Eng

Listing reference: eskom_006830
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Atlantis
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Senior Engineer Prof Engineering (Reliability) Position/Task Grade: P16 Area of specialization: To provide a specialist engineering service to Peaking Power Stations. Department: Reliability Engineering Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Ankerlig Power Station, Atlantis, Western Cape
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

o   Leadership

     Entrepreneurial mind set

     Ability to build effective relationship

     Coaching and mentoring

     Developing

o  Behavioural

     Strong drive to learn

     Results and delivery focused

     Integrity

     Professionalism

     Safety consciousness 

o  Knowledge

     Related technologies

     Design codes and standards

     Engineering theory

     Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines, and legislation

     Engineering design

     RBI implementation and facilitation will be advantageous.

     Pressure equipment, piping systems, turbines, generators or balance-of-plant equipment.

o  Skill

     Technical problem solving

     Analytical

     Cost analysis/economic evaluation

     Communication

     Presentation

     Technical report writing 

·     Key Responsibilities

o  Resolve complex integrated engineering problems.

o  Validate and integrate life cycle plans for the plant.

o  Provide specialist engineering advice/assistance.

o  Manage engineering projects/modifications.

o  Perform technical and financial evaluations.

o   Lead and sustain the Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programme across Peaking Generation assets.

o   Facilitate RBI assessments and develop risk-based inspection strategies.

o   Maintain RBI databases, inspection plans and asset risk registers

o   Coordinate specialist engineering assessments, including fitness-for-service evaluations.

o   Support outage planning and equipment integrity initiatives.

o   Monitor asset health and recommend actions to reduce risk and improve reliability.

o   Participate in investigations relating to equipment failures and asset integrity concern

“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

o   Qualification(s):

       BSc/B Eng in Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits 

o   Related Minimum Experience:

       4 years related technical experience and engineering related technologies

o   Professional Registration:

       Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) Professional Engineer

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