Re-Advert: Chief Engineer Prof Engineering X2 (1x Solar Technologies, 1x Energy Storage Technologies)

Listing reference: eskom_006316
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: P18 Area of specialization: To develop and support suitable renewable energy technology strategies, processes, standards, specifications and designs. Department: Renewable Energy Engineering Business Unit: Renewable Energy Engineering Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50923183LM Closing Date: 24 August 2026
Job description

       Leadership

·       Entrepreneurial mindset

·       Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations

·       Coaching and mentoring

       Behaviora

·       Strong drive to learn

·       Be results and delivery focused

·       Be able to work as part of a team

·       Integrity

·       Safety consciousness

·       Professionalism

       Knowledge·       Renewable energy technology strategy formulation

·       Renewable energy technology forecasting

·       Management of renewable energy technology projects

·       Risk analysis principles

·       Project management principles

·       All electrical plant systems, substation and network design and operation

·       Design base, operational technology solutions (OTS) and maintenance base

·       Business management processes

·       Sound knowledge and understanding of all electrical plant systems, network design and operation

·       Electrical system analytic

Skill

·       Strategic thinking

·       Negotiation

·       Financial management

·       Communication and presentation

·       Leadership

·       Superior analytical and problem solving

       Key Responsibilities

·       Provide technical consulting and investigation services.

·       Produce and integrate complex engineering solutions/designs.

·       Develop and approve discipline specific philosophies, technical standards, procedures, work practices and specifications.

·       Develop discipline specific technology vision, strategy and direction.

·       Plan and change discipline specific research into new technologies.

·       Represent Eskom in national and international technical forums.

·       Manage and conduct complex product, equipment, material, service and change impact evaluations.

·       Provide professional technical leadership.

 “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.

Minimum requirements

       Qualification(s):

 

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

 

      Related Minimum Experience:

 

·       7 Years Extensive experience in engineering design, design integration, engineering management in power generation technologies for materials handling plant, low pressure services plant, chemical plant, boiler emissions control, milling, draft group, burners, power plant processes, turbine center line, pumps, gas turbines, high pressure equipment,feed heating and cooling, solar plants, wind energy plant and related chemistry systems, electrical, civil, control and instrumentation.

 

·       Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as professional engineer

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