Job Opportunity: Senior Plant Operator Chemistry

Company Overview
Eskom is the primary energy provider in South Africa, generating approximately 95% of the country’s electricity and 45% of the electricity used across the African continent. We specialize in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity to industrial, mining, commercial, and residential sectors. We are currently expanding our infrastructure to meet the growing energy needs of the region.

Role Summary
We are looking for a dedicated Senior Plant Operator (Chemistry) to join our team in Mpumalanga. This role involves managing and operating various chemical treatment plants and cooling systems to ensure efficient power station operations.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Mpumalanga
• Field: Engineering / Technical
• Experience: 2 Years

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Plant Operator, your primary duties will include:

• Operating Water Treatment Plant (WTP) systems manually and via automatic controls.
• Managing Desalination and Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) plants.
• Overseeing Vacuum Concentration (VC) and FGD waste treatment processes.
• Operating main and auxiliary cooling water systems.
• Managing the Condensate Polishing Plant (CPP), Ammonia plant, and Sewage plant.
• Performing additional technical tasks as required to maintain plant standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 or N3 (with Mathematics and Science), or N4 in Chemical Plant Operations.
• Experience: At least 2 years of related experience in an industrial plant environment.
• License: A valid light vehicle driver’s license.

Required Skills and Competencies

Technical Knowledge:

• Proven experience operating industrial plant machinery.
• Understanding of basic chemical analysis.
• Proficiency in computer systems.

Leadership and Behavior:

• Strong professional ethics, including integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work well in a team and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this position, please submit your application through the Eskom Careers portal. Ensure your CV highlights your relevant experience in chemical plant operations.

Application Deadline: 18 February 2026