General Manager Business Development – (CORE) at Eskom Communications

Job description
Qualification(s):  

• B Degree in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.                                                                                              

Experience: 

• 10 Years successful track record at middle and senior management level in the management of significant, successful business opportunities, developments and leadership experience, preferably in the energy sector.

Skills and Competencies Required 
Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism 

Leadership:

• Ability to build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
• Team leader
• Motivating teams
• Strategic thinking
• Giving direction and purpose
• Emotional intelligence

Knowledge:

• In depth knowledge and insight of the Energy Industry
• Extensive knowledge of the organisation and divisional businessUnderstanding of Eskom Holdings business direction and business case
• Service level agreements and contract management
• Marketing and business development processes
• Relevant processes, policies, guidelines, and legislation
• Develop and maintain financial controls according to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Project development controls, management and delivery.

Skills:

• Negotiation and decision making
• Written and verbal communication
• General management
• Customer relationship management and interpersonal
• Project development control, management and delivery
• Risk management
• Funding acquisition and financial planning
• Sound people management acumen
• Stakeholder management

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and manage business opportunities.
• Formulate strategy and implementation plans for identified opportunities.
• Manage customer, stakeholder portfolios and relationships.
• Lead activities and resources.
• Identify and manage risks.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ).

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):  

• B Degree in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.                                                                                                

Experience: 

• 10 Years successful track record at middle and senior management level in the management of significant, successful business opportunities, developments and leadership experience, preferably in the energy sector.

Apply by: 18 March 2026