Senior Engineer Professional Electrical x1
Position Details
- Job Title: Senior Engineer Professional Electrical
- Reference Number: eskom_005191
- Company: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Department: Plant Maintenance and Asset Management
- Business Unit: Central East Cluster
- Job Grade: P16
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Closing Date: 5 June 2026
- Remuneration: Market Related
- Employment Equity Position: Yes
Job Purpose
The Senior Engineer Professional Electrical is responsible for developing, supporting, and implementing technology strategies, engineering processes, technical standards, specifications, and designs. The role provides specialist engineering expertise in electrical systems, asset management, maintenance, and technology development to support operational excellence within Eskom.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Consulting and Engineering Support
- Provide specialist technical consulting services to internal and external customers.
- Investigate engineering-related challenges and recommend solutions.
- Support operational and maintenance teams with technical expertise.
- Conduct technical evaluations and engineering assessments.
Engineering Design and Asset Creation
- Develop and integrate engineering solutions and designs.
- Produce electrical engineering designs and specifications.
- Support asset creation and infrastructure development projects.
- Ensure engineering solutions comply with industry standards and regulations.
Standards, Procedures and Governance
- Develop discipline-specific technical standards and specifications.
- Create and maintain engineering procedures and work practices.
- Ensure compliance with engineering codes and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering discipline.
Technology Development and Innovation
- Conduct research into new and emerging technologies.
- Evaluate new products, equipment, and materials.
- Contribute to discipline-specific technology roadmaps.
- Recommend innovative solutions to improve performance and reliability.
Change and Product Management
- Manage technical change processes.
- Participate in product, equipment, material, and service development.
- Evaluate engineering improvements and modifications.
- Ensure effective implementation of technical changes.
Industry Participation
- Participate in national and international engineering forums.
- Represent Eskom in technical working groups and industry discussions.
- Share technical knowledge and best practices.
Mentorship and Development
- Contribute to the development of engineers within the organisation.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Support knowledge transfer and professional development initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) Degree
- NQF Level 8 qualification with 480 credits
Professional Registration
- Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ relevant engineering experience.
- Experience in electrical engineering technologies and technical environments.
Required Knowledge
Engineering Knowledge
- Electrical engineering principles and theory.
- Engineering design methodologies.
- Design codes and industry standards.
- Asset management principles.
- Technical problem-solving techniques.
- Engineering technologies and innovations.
Regulatory Knowledge
- Engineering legislation and regulations.
- Eskom policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Safety standards and compliance requirements.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Engineering design and analysis.
- Technical investigations.
- Technical report writing.
- Technology evaluation and implementation.
- Asset management and maintenance support.
Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical thinking.
- Technical problem-solving.
- Cost analysis and economic evaluation.
- Decision-making based on engineering data.
Communication Skills
- Technical report writing.
- Presentation skills.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
Leadership Competencies
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Building effective relationships.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Entrepreneurial thinking.
- Leadership and influence.
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong willingness to learn.
- Results-driven approach.
- Professionalism and integrity.
- Safety-conscious mindset.
- Accountability and reliability