Eskom South Africa Vacancy: Chief Technologist X2

Eskom Holdings generates, transports and distributes approximately 95% of South Africa’s electricity – making up 60% of the total electricity consumed on the African continent. Eskom is the world’s eleventh-largest power utility in terms of generating capacity, ranks ninth in terms of sales, and boasts the world’s largest dry-cooling power station. Eskom South Africa recruits Chief Technologist X2

Position: Chief Technologist X2
Position/Task Grade: P17
Area of specialisation: Engineering
Department: PTM&C Engineering
Business Unit: Engineering & Projects
Location: Simmerpan
Reference Number: 49792355LM/329 361303
Closing Date: 12 April 2011

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s) :
B Eng(Elec) plus 7 years related experience
Professional registration with ECSA (Engineer) OR
B Tech and Professional Technologist Registration (ECSA) plus 10 years related experience OR
National Higher Diploma and Professional Technologist Registration (ECSA) plus 11 years related experience OR
National Diploma and Professional Technologist Registration (ECSA) plus 12 years related experience OR
National N Diploma (N6) and Professional Technologist Registration (ECSA) plus 14 years related experience

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of:
relevant plant and technologies
design process
commercial processes
project management
contract management
technology development and management methodologies
Asset management
procurement practices
mentorship and training practices
Skills
Contract management
Technology management
Project management
Structured analysis techniques
Workshops/workgroups
Communication and negotiation
Software tools
Leadership, motivating and mentorship
Strategic planning/thinking
Delegating
Financial acumen
Team building
Research
Communication
Planning & Organising
Key Responsibilities

Technology Management
Contract Establishment/Management
Procurement Agreements
Support
Leadership and Coaching
Research
If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Note that the appointment of the candidate is at Eskom’s sole discretion, taking into account factors that Eskom considers relevant including but not limited to Eskom’s employment equity policy. Eskom supports a smoke-free environment

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