Senior Advisor Tariff Costing at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Position/Task Grade: G16, Department: Electricity Pricing, Business Unit: Finance Head Office, Division: Distribution, Location: Gauteng Sunninghill Megawatt Park, Area of specialization: To provide professional advice on developing and implementing a tariff costing framework to optimise Eskom pricing intelligence regarding cost effective tariffs.

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Leadership
• Motivation
• Self-knowledge
• Team-player
• Mentoring
• Coaching

Behavioral

• Emotional intelligence
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness

Knowledge

• Cost analysis proficiency
• Network modelling
• Digsilent knowledge and experience
• Technical research exposure
• Sound perspective of local and international operating environments
• Good statistical models

Skills

• Problem solving
• Lateral thinker
• Analytical
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Super-user in Microsoft (MS) Excel
• Strong in other MS office suite software

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and consult on the cost reflective tariff cost allocation approach.
• Consult on and coordinate the maintenance of the tariffs network and retail cost of supply studies.
• Consult, execute and report on technical research to develop specific parameters for tariffs cost allocation.
• Ensure internal governance and regulatory compliance for tariffs cost allocation submissions.
• Provide consultation to develop and deliver industry competency building programs.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

• B Degree/BTech/ Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diploma in Finance/ Accounting/ Statistics/ Commerce at NQF7 with 360 credits               

Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 years’ experience with detailed costing/ financial analysis and/or pricing modelling and analysis.

Apply by: 3 October 2025