Engineer Professional Engineering (Mechanical Outside Plant) x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Engineer Professional Engineering (Mechanical Outside Plant)
- Reference Number: eskom_006052
- Company: Eskom
- Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station
- Department: Engineering
- Location: Deneysville, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Task Grade: P13
- Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- Remuneration: Market Related
- Closing Date: 3 August 2026
Job Description
Eskom is seeking a qualified and motivated Engineer Professional Engineering (Mechanical Outside Plant) to join the Engineering Department at Lethabo Power Station. The successful candidate will be responsible for sustaining and enhancing the performance of allocated mechanical plant systems by providing engineering expertise, identifying and resolving technical issues, managing engineering projects, and implementing plant modifications.
This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with strong technical knowledge, analytical abilities, and a commitment to improving plant reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimise the performance and reliability of allocated mechanical plant systems.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve complex plant-related technical problems.
- Plan and manage plant modification projects to improve operational performance.
- Manage engineering projects from planning through to implementation.
- Provide technical advice and engineering support to operational and maintenance teams.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with national and international engineering codes, standards, and Eskom policies.
- Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and reliability.
- Contribute to engineering decision-making and investment planning.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Engineering (NQF Level 8 with 480 credits).
Experience
Applicants must have either:
- Successfully completed an engineering graduate training programme, or
- A minimum of 2 years’ engineering experience.
Professional Registration
Applicants must be:
- Registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate Engineer.
Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should possess knowledge of:
- National and international engineering codes and standards.
- Mechanical engineering principles and plant systems.
- Plant operating policies and procedures.
- Root cause analysis methodologies.
- Engineering research and technical investigations.
- Eskom governance processes, policies, and engineering documentation.
Applicants should demonstrate skills in:
- Technical problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Computer literacy.
- Leadership and teamwork.
- Financial awareness and investment decision-making.
- Negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
- Technical report writing.
- Engineering project management.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- High levels of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
- Strong ethical conduct and accountability.
- Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to identify and solve complex engineering problems.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Sound decision-making and technical judgement.
- Focus on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.