ESKOM VACANCIES

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TECHNICIAN PERFORMANCE & TESTING
Vacancy type: External/Internal
Task Grade : T11
Area of Specialization : To monitor plant system performance and take remedial
Department : Engineering
Business Unit : Duvha Power Station
Location : South Africa (Mpumalanga)
Reference Number : 20250501DVP/LWM
Closing Date : 5/30/2025
Minimum Requirements

• Qualification(s):
Grade 12 + National Diploma Technical

• Professional Registration Body:
N/A

• Related Experience:
2 years plant experience
 
Skills and Competencies
• Communication
• Analysis
• Problem solving
• Coordination
• Computer literacy
• Report writing
• Contract supervision
• Power plant process knowledge

Leadership
• Coaching
• Team Player
• Mentoring

Behavioural
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
 
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain the operation of plant system
• Determine long term performance of the plant
• Apply new calibration figures and standards due to a changing environment
• Assist with activities relating to coal accounting
• Maintain an information system
• Assist with special test
• Coordinate Contractor Staff activities e.g. calibrations, repairs & assessments
• Assist with budget control
Compile and update all relevant procedures
• Perform any other legitimate activities as required
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** FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ADVERT, PLEASE EMAIL: recruitmentgx@eskom.co.za
 “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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​PRINCIPAL INSPECTOR SECURITY X1(GENERATION) DRAKENSBERG PS
Vacancy type: External/Internal
Task Grade : T08
Area of Specialization : To protect Eskom’s assets and interest by performing a leading operational physical security duty.
Department : Security
Business Unit : Peaking Operating Unit
Location : South Africa (Kwa-Zulu Natal)
Reference Number : 50814221VK/Gx Peak
Closing Date : 5/26/2025
 
Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
• Grade12/NCV4/NSC3/N3 and languages, or
• Diploma/Certificate in the relevant function at NQF4 with 120 credits

Experience:
• 2 years security experience

Professional Registration:
• Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B
Skills and Competencies
• Behavioural:
o Integrity, disciplined, professionalism
o Performance driven
o Able to work under pressure and with deadlines
o Ability to interact at a senior level

• Leadership:
o Training ability and experience
o Team player
o Employee relationship building

• Knowledge:
o Knowledge of security legislation related to security training
o Policies, procedures, standards and practices

• Skills
o Be able to co-ordinate and give direction
o Effective customer-care skills
o Must be able to apply theoretical and subject matter on basic business knowledge of the job
o Must be in a position to apply good knowledge of governance, security legislation, protocols and situation monitoring


• Attributes
o Physical ability – fitness to perform operational duties
o Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations
o Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive
o No criminal record

• Assessment
o Decision-making versus implementation
o Communication and interpersonal skills
o Team spirit
o SASSETTA Skills programme 1-4
o National Key Point Unit Standards
o Firearm competence (business purposes)
 
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and perform access control duties
• Supervise and perform control room duties
• Perform security systems inspections and functional tests
• Leads incident/crime reaction duties and crime scene preservation
• Leads emergency preparedness security response teams
• Performs general tasks

** FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS ADVERT, PLEASE EMAIL :
recuitmentgx@eskom.co.za
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Kindly apply for the position online by clicking on the link below:
 
 “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.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 

TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE (HENDRINA POWER STATION) ERI
Vacancy type: External/Internal
Task Grade : T12
Area of Specialization : To ensure that all planned and breakdown maintenance work is carried out in accordance with company policies & procedures with the emphasis on the clients’ operational requirements
Department : Maintenance
Business Unit : Turbo Gen Services
Location : South Africa (Mpumalanga)
Reference Number : ERI 0013003
Closing Date : 5/30/2025
 
Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s)
S4/N6 or a minimum of years related experience, or N4 with a minimum of 15 years related experience

Experience

• 15 years on Turbine Generator Plant and its auxiliaries
• Have in depth knowledge of turbine and turbine auxiliaries’ components
• Experience in reading PQP’s, Check sheets and drawings
• Conversant with measuring equipment and usage
• Interpret and understand hydraulic processes system, sketches, and drawings
• Knowledge of protection and control components and systems
• Knowledge of carrying out and doing P & DR
• Adhere to Quality and Safety systems
• Conflict handling grievance and disciplinary process

 
Skills and Competencies

• Ability to compile procedures and process, mentor subordinates and to provide a full commissioning service to Eskom and PGS department
• Sound technical knowledge of station maintenance and centreline including protection and control systems
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings including hydraulics and pneumatics
• Familiar with SABS ISO 9002 quality systems and the OHSA
• Familiar with Rotek BMS System including grievance and Disciplinary procedure, House agreement and Quality process
• Ability to maintain a high-quality standard of work
• Be able to use measuring equipment and care thereof
• Be able to work to close tolerances
• Good measuring skills, techniques and care of measuring instruments and calibration thereof
• Fitting skills -must be able to dismantle, refurbish and reassemble mechanical components
• Communication, planning and technical report witing skills
• Can carry out fault finding, problem solving and analysis skills
• Ability to carry out mentorship process to trainees and learners
• People management and conflict resolution skills

Knowledge

• Complete knowledge of power plant, operational processes, Electrical and C&I processes, and procedure
• Knowledge and interpretation of engineering drawing including hydraulics and pneumatic
• Power plant & Eskom plant safety regulation
• Maintenance/Overhaul on mechanical components (pumps, gears, belts etc) and identification thereof
• Functions of mechanical components (pumps, gears, belts etc) and their integral parts
• Computer literacy & Turbine/Generator & auxiliary systems
• Proactive maintenance and commissioning of various facets of Turbine and auxiliary plant which includes
• De- commissioning and commissioning of turbine and related auxiliary system
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on Turbine and related auxiliary systems
• Project related de-commissioning and commissioning of SOW

Attributes

• Self -stater and willing to accept responsibility
• The ability to function effectively in a team environment

 
Key Responsibilities
Planned and Breakdown Turbine Maintenance work related commissioning

SHEQ Responsibilities
Continuous improvement: Ensure that your administration Document is current, and include your SHEQ objectives
Ensures that all legal appointment is valid and in place for your area of control
SHEQ Compliance: As a Section 8(2)i appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employee as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointment are valid and in place for your area control
Reduce work: Measure and report on Rework vs. Revenue for your department monthly and ensure you reduce rework to less than 0.5% of your turnover
Audit Rating: Maintain an audit score of less than 2 and/or receive no major audit findings
​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.