Platform Engineering Lead

About Sebenzana:

At Sebenzana, we combine engineering expertise, data, and technology to
improve the performance, reliability, and sustainability of critical energy
assets. As we continue to scale our platform-enabled services across South
Africa and internationally, we are looking for a technically strong engineering
professional to join our growing Platform Support team.

If you are an engineer who has gained valuable experience on power
generation sites and you are excited by the opportunity to apply that knowledge
within a technology-driven environment, this is the role for you.

About the Role:

The Platform Engineering Lead serves as the technical
backbone of our Platform Support team. In this role, you will combine your
practical engineering experience with deep technical expertise in our APP
Platform to ensure high-quality client implementations and foster technical
excellence within the team.

Working closely with our Analytics and Risk Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs), you will play a critical role in translating operational asset
knowledge into meaningful platform outcomes for our clients.

Please
Note: This is a hands-on, high-impact technical
role focused on problem-solving, implementation excellence, and quality
assurance rather than people management.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead
  technical platform configuration during client onboarding and
  implementation phases.
  
• Configure
  and validate SCADA data ingestion, asset structures, component
  hierarchies, inspection data, analytics outputs, and risk models.
  
• Identify
  and resolve configuration and data quality issues prior to client
  deployment.
  
• Act
  as the core technical counterpart to client engineers during
  implementation projects.
  
• Support
  client training and drive the adoption of platform outputs and
  recommendations.
  
• Escalate
  software defects to the development team via our ticketing system and
  assist in troubleshooting root causes.
  

Technical Quality Assurance

• Review
  and quality-assure work completed by Platform Support Technicians.
  
• Ensure
  configuration inputs, data capture processes, and platform outputs meet
  rigorous company standards.
  
• Develop,
  maintain, and optimize technical review processes and implementation
  standards.
  
• Identify
  technical capability gaps and recommend improvements to training,
  documentation, and processes.
  

Engineering Expertise

• Apply
  practical knowledge of power generation assets, reliability, maintenance,
  inspections, and asset performance management.
  
• Interpret
  operational data and ensure its accurate representation within the
  platform environment.
  
• Provide
  continuous implementation feedback to Analytics and Risk SMEs to improve
  platform outputs and maximize client value.
  

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop
  and maintain implementation standards, technical guides, and configuration
  documentation.
  
• Document
  client-specific configurations and decisions to support business
  continuity and knowledge sharing.
  
• Contribute
  to the continuous improvement of support processes, platform adoption, and
  technical delivery.
  

Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in
  Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronic, Reliability, or a related
  Engineering discipline.
  
• Experience: Approximately 5 years of
  engineering experience within power generation, industrial, renewable
  energy, or related asset-intensive environments.
  
• Site Experience: Practical, site-based experience working with operational assets,
  maintenance, inspections, reliability, or performance improvement
  initiatives.
  
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail and a
  commitment to technical accuracy.
  
• Tech Savviness: Ability to quickly learn,
  master, and navigate complex software platforms and technical systems.
  
• Communication: Strong interpersonal
  skills with the confidence to engage and consult with technical client
  stakeholders.
  
• Logistics: Valid driver’s licence and
  access to a personal vehicle.
  

Advantageous Skills 

• Experience
  with SCADA systems, industrial control systems, or operational technology
  (OT) environments.
  
• Exposure
  to asset integrity, reliability engineering, risk management, or condition
  monitoring.
  
• Experience
  supporting software products, digital platforms, or managed services.
  
• Exposure
  to renewable energy assets, power stations, or utility-scale
  infrastructure.
  

Benefits

Why Join Sebenzana?

• The Intersection of Innovation: Work where engineering, technology, and data analytics collide.
  
• Global Growth: Be part of a growing
  international business transforming asset performance management.
  
• Top-Tier Exposure: Gain
  hands-on experience working with leading energy and industrial clients.
  
• Expert Collaboration: Work
  alongside industry experts in analytics, reliability, risk, and platform
  technology.
  
• Culture: Thrive in a collaborative,
  high-performance culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.
  
• Career Trajectory: Opportunity to grow into future technical leadership and operational
  management roles as the business scales.