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Eskom generates approximately 95% of the electricity used in South Africa and about 45% of the electricity used in Africa. Eskom generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, agricultural, and residential customers and redistributors. Additional power stations and major power lines are being built to meet rising electricity demand.
Senior Engineer Prof Welding (Mechanical Support Services)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors
- Experience 4 years
- Location Western Cape
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Introduction
- Position/Task Grade: P16
- Area of Specialization: Provide on-site welding engineering consulting and coordination for relevant welding support services in the field of power generating plant for Eskom Generation division.
- Department: Maintenance
- Business Unit: Koeberg Power Station
- Location: Western Cape, Koeberg
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding engineering tasks.
- Manage materials technology.
- Carry out professional activities and responsibilities.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Leadership skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Motivate team members.
- Mentoring skills.
Behavioural Attributes
- Honesty.
- Trustworthiness.
- Integrity.
- Professionalism.
Knowledge
- Technical expertise in metallurgical and welding fields (fabrication and construction).
- Extensive knowledge of nuclear plants and associated components.
- Extensive welding engineering knowledge in the power generation industry.
- Excellent knowledge of material properties, degradation mechanisms, and life estimate techniques for nuclear plants.
- Excellent knowledge of material behavior.
- Project management.
- Root cause analysis principles.
- In-depth knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) codes for welding, inspection, and practical application.
- Welding procedure development and review.
Skills
- Analytical thinking.
- Engineering problem solving.
- Work under pressure.
- Attention to detail.
- Advanced technical report writing.
- Decision making.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Communication.
- Negotiation.
- Presentation skills.
Minimum Requirements
- Qualification(s): BSc/B Eng Degree in Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits, plus Registered as International Welding Engineer (IWE) according to International Institute of Welding document IAB-252r2-14.
Related Minimum Experience:
- 4 years related experience in welded construction and manufacturing of parts and components as required 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 Eskom’s official careers portal.
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