Eskom 2024 Job Vacancy : Senior Engineer

Eskom 2024 Job Vacancy : Senior Engineer

Position : Senior Engineer x2 (Performance x1 and Plant Risk x1) Re-advert (Distribution Division) Kimberley
Vacancy type: Internal
Task Grade : P16
Area of Speacialization : The provision of specialized Operating and Maintenance (O & M) engineering services to Operating Units (OUs) in order to optimize asset performance in the short- to medium-term
Department : Maintenance and Operations – Plant Management
Business Unit : Northern Cape OU
Location : South Africa (Northern Cape)
Reference Number : BKNC 038 (2)
Closing Date : 8/23/2024
Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
• BSc Eng / B Eng in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronic, Civil, Metallurgical or Industrial Engineering
• ECSA registered Professional Engineer
Related Experience:
• 2 years’ related experience in the area of engineering operations and maintenance
Skills and Competencies
• Behavioural
o Strong drive to learn
o Be results and delivery focused
o Be able to work as part of a team
o Integrity
o Safety consciousness
o Professionalism
• Leadership 
o Strong communication skills
o Entrepreneurial mind-set
o Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations
o Coaching and mentoring
• Knowledge 
o Management of Technology principles (MOT)
o Risk analysis principles
o Project management principles
o Sound knowledge and understanding of all electrical plant systems, network design and operation
o Electrical system analytical skills
o Understanding of Design Base, OTS and Maintenance Base
o Knowledge of Business Processes Management
o Superior analytical and problem-solving ability
• Skill 
o Strategic thinking skills
o Negotiation skills
o Management of Technology principles (MOT)
o Risk analysis principles
o Project management principles
o Sound knowledge and understanding of all electrical plant systems, network design and operation
o Electrical system analytical skills
o Financial management skills
o Communication and presentation skills
o Leadership skills
• Attributes 
o Depth perception
o Stamina
o Communication skills
Key Responsibilities
• Provides planned (and sometimes unplanned) O & M engineering support to the OU
• Develops discipline-specific philosophies, technical standards, procedures, work practices and specifications
• Develops discipline-specific vision, strategy and direction-setting for improving OU O & M Engineering support
• Provides input into and conducts research to improve O & M operations
• Represents Eskom in national and international technical forums
• Manages and conducts product, equipment, material, service and change impact evaluations
• Provides a technical consulting and investigation service for customers
• Provides professional technical leadership over engineers within their own discipline.

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“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.”