Sebenzana APP is a specialist engineering and asset performance 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 leaders dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges and delivering long-term asset 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Development & Feasibility Studies

• Lead feasibility and concept development studies for 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.
  

2. Technical Leadership & Design Execution

• Lead detailed design, specification and commissioning activities.
  
• Perform complex thermal engineering calculations, modelling and analysis of high-pressure systems, turbines and boilers.
  
• Review and approve technical documentation, ensuring alignment with codes and standards (ASME, API, etc.).
  
• Perform Fitness for Service (FFS) and Remaining Life Assessments.
  
• Perform structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
  
• Perform Pipe-stress Analysis.
  
• Deliver Owner’s Engineer and Lender’s Engineer services for clients.
  
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and lifetime assessments for asset optimisation.
  

3. Project Management

• Manage projects through all stages — from scope and 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.
  
• Manage budgets, project profitability and resource allocation.
  

4. Mentorship & Team Development

• 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.
  

5. Commercial & Business Support

• 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.
  

Requirements

• BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  
• Pr. Eng with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) – advantageous
  
• 10+ years in 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
  
• Demonstrated alignment with Sebenzana's core values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration.
  

Benefits

• Work on high-impact projects in the energy and industrial sectors. 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 and site.
  
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.