Chief Advisor Prof Legal X2 at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Area of specialization: To provide strategic legal advice and services, applying theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise, developing and operationalising this knowledge and expertise to advise and assist business in achieving optimal results and minimise risk. Relevant knowledge and experience in Public Procurement and Administrative Law. Relevant knowledge and experience in Environmental Law. Department: Commercial Business Unit: Legal Location: Eskom Megawatt Park (Gauteng) Reference Number: 49987425LJ Closing Date: 04 May 2026

Job description

Behavioral

• Professionalism
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Diligence
• Solution-driven

Leadership

• Team player
• Mentor and provide guidance to senior legal advisors
• Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities
• Drive the implementation of strategy effectively

Knowledge

• Relevant and applicable legal principles
• Policies, processes and procedures
• Relevant legal knowledge and training

Skill

• Research
• Analytical
• Strategic analysis and assessment
• Business acumen
• Commercial know-how
• Negotiation
• Interpersonal relations
• Communication
• Computer literate
• Work under pressure
• Work independently and in a cross-functional team

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, general and more complex and/or specialised legal advice.
• Manage dispute resolution
• Provide negotiation assistance.
• Advise on the implementation of legislation and case law.
• Manage external attorneys. 

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

• LLB/B Proc at NQF8 with 480 credits and Admitted Attorney/Advocate

Related Minimum Experience:

• 7 years’ experience post admission experience in legal and strategic business Environment

Professional Registration Body:

• Legal Practice Council (LPC)

Deadline:4th May,2026