Chief Engineer Prof Energy Trading-X2-Dx-Gauteng MWP at Eskom Communications

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• BSc/B Eng in Engineering at NQF 8 with 480 credits               

Professional Registration Body:

• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) registered as professional engineer

Related Minimum Experience:

• 7 Experience in power system modelling and analysis and/or energy forecasting

Skills and Competencies

Behavioral

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Professionalism
• Trustworthiness

Leadership

• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Grow people
• Ignite passion
• Promote teamwork
• Encourage the right behavior
• Promote open and transparent communication
• Ability to take initiative

Knowledge

• Strong business understanding and acumen with particular reference to the electricity industry and understanding of the basics of economics of energy
• Understanding of the international and South African macro economy
• Understanding of the various production processes used in the energy sectors of the economy and the various factors which influence the running of the production plants
• Investment analysis
• Mathematical techniques used in optimisation models
• Thorough understanding of specialised energy planning computer programs
• Find solutions to complex mathematical and engineering problems

Skills

• Analytical
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication
• Research, analysis and forecasting
• Project management
• Negotiation and networking

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, analyse and recommend short and long term trading strategies
• Provide medium and long term energy trading capability
• Monitor and provide feedback on the implementation and execution of approved strategic recommendations
• Conduct research regarding energy trading methods and develop new techniques
• Provide strategic support and interface with the organisation key customers and stakeholders
• Develop and recommend training programmes for junior employees

Closing Date : 09/07/2025