Senior General Manager Chief Central Purchasing Agency Officer at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Area of specialization: To provide executive, strategic, commercial and governance leadership for the Central Purchasing Agency (CPA) as the mandated buyer of electricity on behalf of the South African electricity market. The role carries national accountability for the centralised procurement, contracting, settlement and commercial risk management of electricity supply, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), vesting contracts, bilateral agreements, and cross‑border electricity trading. The Senior General Manager (SGM) Chief Central Purchasing Agency Officer plays a critical national role in enabling the transition from a single‑buyer model to a competitive electricity market, safeguarding security of supply, affordability, financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and investor confidence through disciplined commercial execution and robust governance. Task Grade: T24 Business Unit: Central Purchasing Agency Department: Central Purchasing Agency Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng

Job description
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and electricity procurement strategies.
• Drive contracts, financial & commercial management.
• Oversee cross border trading and international obligations.
• Ensure risk, legal & regulatory compliance.
• Lead stakeholder engagements and market stewardship.
• Strengthen governance, people, and organisational sustainability.    

Skills and Competencies Required 

Behavioural 

• Excellence: Consistently strives for the highest standards, proactively seeks improvements, and delivers superior results that advance organisational success.
• Integrity: Upholds ethical standards in all actions and communications, ensuring confidentiality, trust, and reliability in supporting the CEO and organisational leadership.
• Reliability: Demonstrates ownership of tasks and decisions, taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring commitments are met.
• Fearlessness: Ability to take this new role being developed in the NTCSA and make it their own, in a way that creates a blueprint for the rest of the department to follow 

Leadership: 

• Strategic leadership: Provides clear direction and strategic leadership to the team, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaboration: Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative environment.
• Mentorship: Provides guidance and support to colleagues, helping to develop their skills and capabilities while contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
• Motivating others: Inspires and engages teams by encouraging collaboration, recognising achievements, and promoting a shared sense of purpose.
• Sinobuntu: Encourages all individuals to contribute, ensuring that every team member's voice is valued and considered 

Knowledge: 

• Financial acumen: Strong understanding of the needs of the NTCSA, and how to manage energy budgets, forecasting, and evaluating financial impacts of contracts.
• Legislation and regulation: Strong knowledge of relevant industry legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements, including national energy policies and grid regulations.
• Technology aptitude and market knowledge: Strong aptitude for digital technologies such as AI, big data, and energy trading platforms, to optimise decisions and ensure the NTCSA stays competitive in dynamic electricity markets.
• Risk management expertise: Comprehensive understanding of risk management, including identifying market volatility risks and implementing strategies to mitigate financial and operational risks. Ensuring that activities align with regulatory requirements while minimizing exposure to market fluctuations.

Skills: 

• Analytics: Able to interpret market trends, evaluate contract performance, and make informed procurement decisions.
• Negotiation skills: Skilled at engaging with stakeholders to secure the most favourable outcomes for the NTCSA while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and resolving disputes efficiently.
• Communication and presentation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills: High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building with senior management and cross-functional

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s) 

• B Eng./ BSc. Degree in Engineering/ Honours Degree in Energy Management/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF level 8 with 480 credits 

Experience 

• 15 year’s Senior Leadership Experience in Energy Procurement and Contracts Management
• Experience managing large budgets and financial planning for energy procurement

Deadline:24th April,2026