Senior Engineer

Vanderbijlpark, South Africa | Posted on 04/23/2026

Sebenzana APP is a specialist engineering and assetperformance firm supporting owners and operators of high-value energy assets across Africa and internationally. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to join our Specialised Services team — a group of technical leadersdedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and delivering long-termasset value for our clients.

If you’re passionate about project development, system optimisation and mentoring future engineers, this role offers the opportunity to shape projects that power industries and economies.

• Lead feasibility and concept development studiesfor new and existing plants.
• Conduct technical and financial analyses,scenario modelling and cost estimation.
• Develop user requirement and technical specifications for greenfield and brownfield projects.

• Lead detailed design, specification and commissioning activities.
• Perform complexthermalengineeringcalculations, modelling and analysis of high-pressure systems, turbines andboilers.
• Review and approve technical documentation,ensuring alignment with codes and standards (ASME, API, etc.).
• Perform Fitness for Service (FFS) and Remaining Life Assessments.
• Perform Pipe-stress Analysis.
• Deliver Owner’s Engineer and Lender’s Engineerservices for clients.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and lifetimeassessments for asset optimisation.

• Manage projects through all stages — from scopeand planning to delivery and closeout.
• Act as primary technical interface with clients,ensuring quality, cost and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including the drawing office and external contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates,supporting technical growth and professional registration.
• Foster knowledge transfer and a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Serve as deputy to the Business Unit Lead when required.

• Provide technical input into tenders and business development initiatives.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand
  
  Sebenzana's engineering and performance services portfolio.’
• Uphold Sebenzana's values of integrity,excellence and collaboration in all interactions.

• BEng/ BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Pr.Eng with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) –advantageous
• 10+yearsin the power generation with proven project leadership experience.
• Mechanical systems, high-energy equipment, design and analysis, process optimisation and engineering standards (ASME, API, ISO)
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, proactive mindset,excellent communication and mentoring ability
• Demonstratedalignment with Sebenzana's core values:
  Integrity, Excellence,Collaboration.
• Work on high-impact projects in the energy and industrialsectors. Collaborate with a team of leading technical specialists across geographies. Drive performance, reliability and innovation in the power generation industry.
• Flexible work model: office, home andsite.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.