Project Co-Ordinator x1 – Eskom (Medupi Power Station)

Reference Number: eskom_006116
Company:
Position: Project Co-Ordinator x1
Department: Civils – Construction Services
Business Unit: Construction Services
Job Grade: Q11
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: Construction, Design, Architecture & Property
Location: Medupi Power Station, Lephalale (Ellisras), Limpopo, South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: 3 August 2026
Employment Equity: No EE position specified

About Eskom

Eskom is South Africa’s primary electricity utility and one of the country’s largest employers in the engineering and energy sector. Recognised as a Top Employer South Africa 2026, Eskom offers employees the opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure projects while developing valuable technical and leadership skills in a professional environment.

About the Role

Eskom is seeking an experienced Project Co-Ordinator to support the successful delivery of construction projects at Medupi Power Station. The successful candidate will coordinate project planning, scheduling, procurement, compliance, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

The role requires someone with strong construction project experience, excellent organisational skills, knowledge of engineering environments, and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources and project risks.
• Coordinating project communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring compliance with Eskom policies, governance standards and statutory requirements.
• Preparing project schedules and summary reports.
• Developing and maintaining project structures and documentation.
• Producing portfolio compliance reports.
• Consolidating SAP reports and project information.
• Monitoring project performance and reporting progress to management.
• Tracking procurement of construction materials and commodities.
• Coordinating procurement schedules to avoid project delays.
• Preparing professional reports using Microsoft Office applications.
• Supporting project meetings and maintaining accurate project records.
• Assisting project managers with planning and administrative coordination.
• Identifying project risks and escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensuring documentation is complete, accurate and audit-ready.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Degree or Diploma in:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management
  • Quantity Surveying

OR

• Extensive experience supervising construction work.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Project Management certification.
• Additional construction-related professional qualifications.

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Experience

Applicants must have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in construction project coordination or a closely related role.
• Experience working on civil engineering, infrastructure or industrial construction projects.
• Experience preparing project reports and coordinating multiple project activities.
• Experience working with SAP or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience supporting procurement and contract administration is beneficial.

Required Technical Skills

• Project planning and scheduling.
• Project coordination and reporting.
• SAP reporting and data consolidation.
• NEC3 contract knowledge.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Procurement coordination.
• Governance and compliance management.
• Risk management.
• Budget monitoring.
• Construction documentation control.

Knowledge Required

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of:

• Civil and electrical construction practices.
• Construction project lifecycle.
• Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Labour Relations Act.
• Employment Equity Act.
• Skills Development Act.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
• Corporate Governance principles.
• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases legislation.
• Scheduling software and financial systems.

Competencies

Successful candidates should possess:

• Strong business acumen.
• Financial awareness.
• Analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Logical and systematic thinking.
• Effective communication skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Time management.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Decision-making ability.
• Professional report writing skills.

Personal Attributes

Eskom is looking for candidates who are:

• Self-driven.
• Self-disciplined.
• Honest and ethical.
• Results-oriented.
• Customer and service focused.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Assertive and confident.
• Positive and motivational.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Team-oriented with leadership potential.

Benefits of Working at Eskom

Employees may benefit from:

• Market-related remuneration.
• Exposure to one of South Africa’s largest power generation projects.
• Career development opportunities.
• Experience working alongside highly skilled engineering professionals.
• Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Structured project management environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to South Africa’s energy infrastructure.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit their applications online before 3 August 2026.

Please note:

• External applicants must apply online only.
• Email applications from external candidates will not be accepted.
• Internal Eskom Rotek Industries employees (T10 and below) without computer access may apply via email as stated in the official advert.
• If you do not receive feedback within 28 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Why You Should Apply

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced construction professionals seeking to work on one of South Africa’s most significant infrastructure projects. The role offers valuable experience in project coordination, governance, procurement, scheduling, and reporting while working within a nationally recognised employer committed to developing its workforce.