Senior Engineer Prof Welding (Mechanical Support Services) Jobs

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  • Full Time
  • Engineering / Technical, South Africa

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Eskom generates about 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and 45% of the electricity used in Africa. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential customers, as well as to redistributors. Eskom is building additional power stations and major power lines to meet growing energy needs.

 

Senior Engineer: Professional Welding (Mechanical Support Services)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 4 years
  • Location Western Cape
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical

Introduction

This is a Level P16 position. The role focuses on providing on-site welding engineering consulting and coordination for welding support services in power generating plants for Eskom’s Generation division. It is based in the Maintenance Department at Koeberg Power Station in the Western Cape.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out welding engineering tasks.
  • Manage materials technology.
  • Handle professional activities and responsibilities.

Skills and Competencies Required

  • Leadership skills.
  • Strong leadership abilities.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Motivate team members.
  • Mentoring experience.

Behavioural Attributes

  • Honesty.
  • Trustworthiness.
  • Integrity.
  • Professionalism.

Knowledge

  • Technical expertise in metallurgy and welding, including fabrication and construction.
  • Deep knowledge of nuclear plants and their components.
  • Strong understanding of welding engineering in the power generation industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of material properties, degradation mechanisms, and life estimation techniques for nuclear plants.
  • Good understanding of material behavior.
  • Project management skills.
  • Principles of root cause analysis.
  • In-depth knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes for welding, inspection, and their practical applications.
  • Welding procedure development and review.

Skills

  • Analytical thinking.
  • Engineering problem-solving.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Advanced technical report writing.
  • Decision-making.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication.
  • Negotiation.
  • Presentation skills.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

  • BSc or BEng Degree in Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits.
  • Registered as an International Welding Engineer (IWE) according to the International Institute of Welding document IAB-252r2-14.

Related Minimum Experience:

  • 4 years of related experience in welded construction and manufacturing of parts and components for nuclear applications.

Professional Registration Body:

  • Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Apply by: 17 December 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Eskom careers portal.

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