Supervisor at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Area of specialization: Responsible to supervise Project planned and breakdown outages on Turbo Gen Plant and auxiliaries. Department: Projects Business Unit: ERI - Turbo Gen Services Location: Various Sites Task Grade: T10 No of positions: 8

Job description

Skills

• Strong technical background with at least 5 years related experience on steam Turbines, Generators and related Auxiliaries-ranging from 150MW to 1000MW, including ABB, MAN, KWU, Alstom, Siemens, AEG, AEI and parsons and Alstom nuclear.
• Sound basic fitting skills with the ability to utilize and read measuring instruments within the tolerance requirements.
• Must be fully literate in English, in reading, writing and speaking, with technical report writing skills and required to communicate in English at all times
• Conversant with quality system, Safety system and Disciplinary Code.
• Must have a valid advanced Rigging certificate.

Knowledge

• Planning, leading and controlling of activities in accordance with process quality plans, Work instructions and OEM specification within the company procedure TTQ-D-6.
• Ensure the effective management, utilization and control of resources, tools and equipment.
• Provide technical support on repairs and refurbishment.
• Ensure a clean working environment is maintained.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and quality plans check sheets to be completed and signed as per requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the access control of turbines and generators as per company Procedures.
• Meet predefined milestone deadlines, ensure compliance with plant Safety Regulations, with safety and environmental rules, regulations and PPE requirements and with quality standards.
• Responsible for subordinates’ performance management, on job training, and HR/IR Management.
• Perform rigging and lifting of components within the certified limits of the qualification.

Attributes

• The ability to function effectively.

SHEQ Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement: Ensure that your administration Document is current and includes and SHEQ objectives.
• Ensure that all legal appointments are valid and in place for your area of control.
• SHE Compliance: As a section 8 (2)I appointee, you are to ensure that the duties of the employer as contemplated in the Occupational Health and Safety act 85 of 1993 are properly discharged and all legal appointments are valid and in place for your area of control.
• Reduce rework: Measure and report on rework vs revenue for your department on a monthly basis 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 findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Project planned and unplanned outages supervision.

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):

• Mechanical Fitting Trade Certificate and NTC4 or equivalent. 

Related Minimum Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience on Turbine Generator plant and its auxiliaries 
• At least 2 years supervision experience with strong organizational, interpersonal, communication & supervision skills with the ability to manage subordinates to achieve the required objective.

Apply by: 17 October 2025