Senior General Manager Distribution Retail at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• Reporting to the Group Executive Distribution the Senior General Manager Retail will be responsible to drive value creation in electricity sales, customer relations and grid edge innovations, aligning Distribution retail strategy with national energy objectives.

Job description

Behavioural:

• Professionalism
• Resilient and adaptable
• High commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability

Leadership:

• Leading large teams
• Motivating teams
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Developing
• Strategic visionary

Knowledge:

• Good understanding of the South African energy market, retail electricity dynamics and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of leading large teams and driving strategic initiatives in a complex operational environment.
• Expertise in demand-side management, energy trading and customer engagement strategies

Skills:

• Problem solving
• Analytical
• Interpersonal
• Communication

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership.
• Drive retail operations management.
• Develop demand-side management and grid edge solutions.
• Drive energy procurement and consumer engagement.
• Direct stakeholder and regulatory engagement.
• Lead financial and risk management.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

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

Related Experience

• 15 Years’ extensive experience in electricity distribution, retail energy management or a related field.

Apply by: 27 September 2025