What Jobs are available for Eskom in South Africa?

An exciting opportunity in a rapidly changing sector.

Kuungana Advisory is a UK-headquartered consulting firm that facilitates the transformational change required to increase access to environmentally sustainable and affordable energy supply in low and middle income countries. To date, our core team has been based in London, but to accommodate our growth and to better serve the markets that we are focused on, we are now looking to expand our team to South Africa.

We offer a unique blend of services:

• Designing the energy markets of the future – we prepare robust economic analysis to shape policy and regulation in the energy sector.
• Making net zero bankable – we help our clients to develop new and innovative business models that deliver affordable and reliable energy to end consumers, with a fair allocation of risk and reward.

Our modelling of electricity price projections sits at the heart of much of our analytical work.

Kuungana was established in 2015, and our client base is expanding fast. We are now looking to expand our team to support this growth. Recent clients include donors and development banks such as the World Bank, EBRD, FCDO, UNOPS, and the IFC as well as private sector developers, investors, and lenders. The mix of public and private sector work in our portfolio maximises our opportunities to learn and is good for our clients, who benefit from the depth of our evidence base.

We are already working extensively in South Africa and the Southern Africa region. Recent projects have included:

• Advising an energy trader on an innovative guarantee mechanism, which will unlock new private sector investment in renewable energy.
• Identifying opportunities for renewable energy and battery storage procurement for a South African municipality.
• Acting as market advisor on the buy-side of multiple portfolio M&A deals, involving portfolios of assets in South Africa as well as across Sub-Saharan Africa as a whole.
• Modelling regional electricity prices, including in the competitive SAPP markets, and advising on the prices that can be accessed by different asset classes under different trading strategies.

What will you be doing?

You will be working on a wide range of important projects across the areas highlighted above. In practical terms, this may involve research, market analysis, the preparation of reports and presentations, and the modelling of markets, companies, and projects. You will be preparing advice for governments and regulators on market reforms, and for our private sector clients on value creating commercial strategies.

Being amongst our first permanent team members in South Africa you will have an important role in growing our business in the country and through the wider Southern Africa region.

As the firm grows, you will have the opportunity to manage individual projects and take on responsibilities in coaching and managing other members of the team. You will have an instrumental role in influencing our future, regardless of the level at which you are hired.

Kuungana's international work means that there may be an occasional need to travel, and this need is likely to increase as you gain experience. We offer hybrid working arrangements: in London, our team typically co-locates 2-3 days per week; we intend to establish similar working patterns in Johannesburg.

What is the opportunity for you?

Our focus on emerging economies means that you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your day-to-day project work. We have advised governments on policies to improve energy access for some of the poorest countries in the world and we have advised companies developing innovative new business models to accelerate progress on the energy transition. The radical change taking place in the energy sector means that your role sits at the heart of the transition to net zero.

Your reward package will be competitive, and we will facilitate flexible working arrangements (including part-time working) wherever possible. Working for a fast-growing company means that you have the opportunity to shape your role and our company, and to share in our success. Kuungana is committed to your development – we understand that this is important to your success, and it is important for us to succeed too. Your package will include a flexible budget for personal development.

What are we looking for?

• You will have an analytical skill set and a demonstrable motivation to work on the projects that interest us.
• You will take ownership of your work, you will be able to meet deadlines, and you will be able to succinctly present the conclusions from your analysis.
• You will have the entrepreneurial drive to be part of our growth story, developing our business and our team.

You will have at least an Upper Second / UK 2:1 equivalent degree in an analytical subject. That might be in economics or finance, or it might be in any STEM subject. You must also be entitled to work in South Africa.

This being our first recruitment round in South Africa, it is also important that you have at least 3 years of relevant energy sector work experience. You might have much more. You should be familiar with the key industry players and the structure of the electricity sector in South Africa. Your previous experience might be with another consulting firm, with a developer or investor, with a utility, government agency, or donor.

Beyond these key requirements, we are open to considering a wide range of candidates. The ideal candidate will also have some, but not necessarily all, of the following attributes:

• Experience in modelling the electricity sector and preparing or reviewing electricity price projections,
• Programming skills; for example, use of Python or familiarity with Gurobi, which is used by our power market models,
• Foreign language skills.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 13th October 2025.

A leading renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Senior IT Support Specialist to manage and optimise its IT infrastructure and cloud systems. This is a hands-on technical role that requires strong expertise in Microsoft 365, networking, and cloud technologies.

Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Intune .

Configure and troubleshoot Cisco networks, VLANs, VPNs, and firewalls .

Manage Azure and AWS environments, ensuring performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Support system automation through PowerShell, Power Automate, and Microsoft Graph API .

Oversee device compliance, data security, and disaster recovery systems.

Maintain IT documentation, policies, and compliance (including POPIA)

Degree in IT or Computer Science.

8+ years’ experience in IT support with Microsoft 365, networking, and cloud platforms.

Certifications such as MS-700/MS-900, CCNA/CCNP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or Azure Administrator advantageous.

Strong knowledge of SQL, routing, switching, and cybersecurity controls .

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

• Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
• Job Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
• Job Title: Electrical Engineering Supervisor
• Salary Offer: R65,000 - R95,000
• Education Level: Certificate
• Job Level: Senior
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Opportunity for a qualified and experienced red seal Electrician with the relevant supervisory experience carrying a 2.6.1 appointment in a mining and process plant environment.

Experience on conveyors, ball ills, crushers, slurry pumps, winders and rigging, screens etc.

Salary: R65,000 – R95,000 per month.

Requirements:

• Qualified (trade tested/ red seal) Electrician or Millwright
• Solid experience in mining and process plant carrying a 2.6.1MHSA appointment
• Focus on electrical (as opposed to mechanical)

Responsibilities

• Supervising the team.
• Ensure electrical supply integrity.
• Support achievement of the operational plan.
• Participate in the management of the specific maintenance plan for the relevant discipline/section.
• Ensure plant/process is fully operational.
• Project management.
• Adherence and compliance to all HSEQ legislation, policy & procedures for his/her section/team.
• Adhere to section cost control measures.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

• N5 & Relevant Trade Certificate (electrical)
• Computer Literacy (Basic).
• VSD (Variable Speed Drive) programming.
• MV (medium voltage) switching and equipment.
• Wireman's licence (Master Electrician)
• 5 Years relevant working experience.
• Code 08 Drivers License.

Required Skills

• Deciding & initiating action.
• Leading & supervising.
• Working with people.
• Planning & organizing.
• Delivering results & meeting customer expectations.
• Analyzing.
• Following instructions & procedures.

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates.

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What we do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

About the Role

Generative AI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills.

Responsibilities:

• Content Creation & Refinement: Create and refine content to ensure accuracy and relevance across a variety of topics, while also developing references and examples of tasks.
• Experts Acquisition: Assess the qualification tests of experts, ensuring their competency.
• Chat Moderation: Provide support by addressing project-related questions from other experts in Discord chats, especially those related to project guidelines.
• Auditing Work: Review and evaluate tasks completed by other experts, ensuring they align with project guidelines. Provide constructive feedback, verify expertise-related information, and edit content as necessary to improve quality.

How to get started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you'll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

• You have a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering.
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience.
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above.
• Experience in Generative AI/Prompt engineering/Reviewing
• Experience in teaching/educating/lecturing/training in your domain area.
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines.
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments.
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio.
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.

Description
Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a team of electrical engineers, technicians, and designers.
• Lead electrical design efforts for data centres and other critical infrastructure projects, ensuring designs meet client requirements, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee and develop conceptual designs through to detailed construction documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant electrical standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC, EN).
• Manage and resolve design issues, discrepancies, and technical challenges in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review and interpret client scope of work (SOW) documents, ensuring electrical designs are aligned with client specifications, proactively identifying and raising variance orders.
• Act as the primary electrical point of contact between the project design team, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical design elements with other building systems (e.g., mechanical, structural, fire) for seamless integration.
• Translate complex technical electrical design details into clear, comprehensible information for clients and non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify potential design risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring quality and safety compliance throughout all stages of the project.
• Stay current with emerging electrical technologies, energy-efficient solutions, and best practices specific to data centres and mission-critical facilities.
• Support the integration of renewable energy systems, UPS, and electrical infrastructure redundancy in line with latest standards.
• Provide guidance on the application of appropriate electrical design software (e.g., Revit, ETAP), including scripting for automation (e.g., Python, Dynamo) to improve design efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure cost-effective electrical design solutions by working closely with cost estimators, ensuring budgets are maintained without compromising quality.
• Lead and participate in design coordination meetings, ensuring electrical systems align with project goals and industry standards.
• Ensure that all electrical design documentation (drawings, calculations, specifications, etc.) are properly maintained and meet quality control standards.
• Drive continuous learning and professional development within the electrical design team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Contribute to the virtual construction of electrical systems in buildings, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
• Maintain accurate project records in compliance with internal quality assurance systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical engineering with a focus on building electrical services infrastructure and respective sub-disciplines.
• BSc/MSc or B Eng/M Eng within the building services related fields
• Minimum of >10 years of relevant consulting experience in the built environment
• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team is advantageous
• Professionally Registered (PrEng, CEng or similar)
• International project experience highly advantageous
• Strong proficiency with Office, Revit, and other related digital coordination tools
• Knowledge of various MEP simulation programs as well as proficiency in prime discipline programs (eg Dialux, EOM/Amtech/Etaps)
• Keen interest in BIM, inclusive of the metadata information associated with designs produced
• Client facing with strong presentation skills
• Commercial and financial awareness and management of projects and fees
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team
• A willingness to learn and improve our delivery systems
• A strong interest in working on innovative and complex projects
• A passion for mentoring and teaching others
• Adaptable and eager to learn

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Technician(Red seal) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems, with the ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate complex equipment. This role requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure optimal system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation: Set up, integrate, and commission new electromechanical systems in line with technical specifications.
• Maintenance: Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on existing equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues involving electrical and mechanical components using diagnostic tools and schematics.
• Calibration: Adjust and calibrate equipment to ensure it meets operational and performance standards.
• Reading Schematics: Interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams, technical drawings, and wiring schematics to support installation and repair work.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, parts usage, and system performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other technicians and departments to improve equipment efficiency and minimise downtime.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical diploma or certification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Red seal certified
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Good understanding of Network systems

The Graduate Electrical Engineer will support the design, development, and implementation of electrical engineering projects under the supervision of senior engineers. The role provides exposure to power systems, control systems, and project execution within the engineering environment.

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems and components.

• Support in preparing drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Participate in site inspections, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

• Perform calculations, simulations, and technical evaluations as required.

• Contribute to tender and project documentation, ensuring compliance with specifications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including civil, mechanical, and control engineers.

• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards.

• Participate in training, mentoring, and professional development initiatives.

• Bachelors degree (B.Sc / B.Eng) in Electrical Engineering.

• 02 years experience (graduate or early-career level).

• Exposure to design software (AutoCAD, ETAP, DigSilent, or similar) is advantageous.

• Basic understanding of power generation, distribution, or control systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Eagerness to learn and develop within a professional engineering environment.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality.

This position offers structured professional development and mentorship towards ECSA registration (Pr.Eng / Pr.Tech).