Senior General Manager Distribution Change at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Reporting to the Group Executive Distribution the Senior General Manager Change will be responsible to lead the development and execution of market strategies, risk frameworks and regulatory engagements to optimise financial and operational efficiencies, ensure energy trading activities, procurement operations and regulatory compliance align with national policies and organisation strategic objectives.

Job description

Behavioural:

• High ethical standards
• Professionalism

Leadership:

• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Developing

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of the South African energy market, including regulations, tariffs, and market structures
• Proven leadership experience in managing large-scale procurement, trading, or regulatory functions.
• Experience with wheeling and aggregation models, contract negotiations and energy settlements
• Strong financial acumen with experience in risk assessment and market forecasting

Skills:

• Analytical
• Communication
• Strategic visionary
• Effective communicator
• Innovative leader

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership.
• Direct energy trading and procurement.
• Ensure risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Direct purchase operations and settlements.
• Lead aggregation and wheeling services.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

• B Degree in Finance/ Economics/ Marketing/ Business Administration/ Business Management at a NQF level 7 with 360 credits

Experience

• 15 Years’ extensive experience in energy trading, procurement, risk management or energy market operations.

Apply by: 27 September 2025