Careers at Eskom Communications

Job description
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:

• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making
• Resilience and flexibility

Leadership:

• Achievement oriented
• Business acumen
• Communication and engagement
• Customer orientation
• Integrity and values

Knowledge:

• Documentation management
• Knowledge management
• Information management
• Stakeholder management
• Project management
• Quality control and assurance

Skills:

• Analysis / judgement / problem solving skills
• Client focus
• Teamwork / collaboration
• Planning and organisation
• Negotiation

Assessment:

• Performance will be measured through the prescribed Eskom performance management system

Key Responsibilities

• Control project documents and records throughout their lifecycle within nthe designated system.
• Implement and support compliance to documents and records  management processes, systems and tools.
• Support the delivery of project handover documentation to the client.
• Liaise and maintain communication and relationships with internal and  external stakeholders.
• Comply with all Eskom and site related governance and safety,  health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ requirements.

Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements
 
Qualification(s): 

• National Diploma Information Science/Archive Mngmt/Library Science Library Science/Human Sciences/Built environment at NQF 6 with 240 Credits

Experience:

• 3 years’ Documentation Management / Knowledge Management / Project Management.

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Area of specialization:

• To provide professional guidance in the execution of the independent power producer programme to ensure successful implementation of the programme. Department: Central Purchasing Agency Business Unit: Energy Market Services Location: Simmerpan - Germiston, Gauteng

Job description
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism

Leadership:

• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Strategic focus
• Team leader
• Mentoring and coaching
• Promote open and transparent communication
• Customer orientation
• Embrace diversity

Knowledge:

• Competent knowledge researcher
• Financial processes
• Assess risks and identify mitigations
• Understand Eskom’s business and processes
• Contract management
• Implement the required organisation processes, procedures, policies and guidelines            

Skill

• Strategic analytical and problem solving
• Sound interpersonal relations
• Competent and active communicator
• Report writing
• Systematic thinking
• Project management
• Work effectively in a team and with all levels in the organisation
• Valid driver licence (code EB – 08)
• Sound judgement and decision-making
• Computer literate

Key Responsibilities

• Formalise the programme execution.
• Manage programme milestones.
• Provide input for overall programme feedback.
• Ensure standardized project, programme data and information collection, consolidation and reporting.
• Be responsible for a project administration service.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s): 

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diplomas in Engineering/Commerce/ Marketing/ Business Management/Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

Experience:

• Related 5 years’ experience in business management, financial, and project management

Deadline:14th April,2026

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Area of specialization:

• To be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies for the effective delivery of a complete power purchase management service throughout the term of the various power purchase agreements (PPA). Department: Central Purchasing Agency Business Unit: Energy Market Services Location: Simmerpan - Germiston, Gauteng

Job description
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Customer Orientation
• Embraces diversity
• Resilience and flexibility 

Leadership:

• Strategic thinking
• Team leader
• Develop and communicate the vision effectively
• Mentoring and coaching
• Promote safety consciousness
• Embrace diversity

Knowledge:

• Electricity industry
• Sound finance and commercial
• Claims management
• Project/construction management
• General management
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA`s)
• Change management principles
• Ability to establish the relevant organisation and business processes, 
• procedures, policies and guidelines

Skill

• Business understanding and acumen
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and networking
• Strong interpersonal
• Communication and engagement
• Project management/development
• Contract management
• Financial and commercial
• Judgement and decision making
• Stakeholder management

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and lead the implementation of strategies for effective contract management activities.
• Ensure alignment and compliance with regulatory and Eskom governance requirements.
• Manage organizational resources to meet the obligations and objectives of the department.
• Provide guidance and expert knowledge internal to Eskom and relevant external stakeholders.
• Maintain healthy internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s): 

• B Degree/B Tech in Engineering/Finance /Law/Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits:
• Related 7 years’ in Extensive experience in an electrical utility industry and have worked with any of the following disciplines - power purchase agreements/independent power producers/pricing/energy trading.

Deadline:14th April,2026

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Introduction

• Area of specialization: To provide executive leadership and full accountability for the planning, development, operation, maintenance, and performance of South Africa’s national high‑voltage transmission network, ensuring reliable, safe, efficient, and non‑discriminatory transmission services to all network users. The role is the national custodian of transmission system reliability, grid capacity, and infrastructure investment, responsible for enabling security of supply and the energy transition through timely grid expansion, asset lifecycle management, and the integration of new generation capacity, in line with NTCSA’s transmission licence and legislative mandate. Task Grade: T24 Department: Transmitter Business Unit: Transmitter Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng

Job description
Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee Transmission network planning and development.
• Provide Grid operations, maintenance, and asset management oversight.
• Drive Grid access, tariffs, and customer interface.
• Drive governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment.
• Strengthen people leadership and organisational sustainability. 

Skills and Competencies Required

Behaviour

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Forward-thinking and opportunity minded: Constantly looking for new innovations and ideas to prepare the organisation for the future and to take advantage of new opportunities.
• Excited by change: Thrive in changing context and uncertainty, navigating uncertainty with calm and optimism as opposed to fear.
• Reliability: Demonstrate ownership of tasks and decisions, taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring commitments are met.
• Proactivity: Demonstrate an ability to start with obtaining resources, developing new approaches as required and finding opportunities to improve the organisation.  

Leadership 

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative environment.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, assist in developing skills and capabilities while contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
• Motivating Others: Inspire and engage teams by encouraging collaboration, recognising achievements and promoting a shared sense of purpose.
• Sinobuntu: Encourage all individuals to contribute and ensure every team member's voice is valued and considered.
• Team player 

Knowledge 

• Legislation and Regulation: Strong knowledge regarding relevant industry legislation, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements, including national energy policies and grid regulations.
• Governance and Risk Management: Familiar with corporate governance principles e.g., the latest King Code and integrated risk management practices, ensure adherence to best practices and mitigation of risks across the organisation.
• Project Management: Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects with successful results.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, from regulatory bodies to internal departments, ensuring that everyone is aligned with project objectives.          

 Skill 

• Strategic thinking: Develop and implement long-term strategies/projects that align with the organisation’s goals and market trends.
• Project Prioritization: Expertise in assessing and prioritizing high-impact projects based on organisational goals and resource availability, ensuring that the most critical initiatives are delivered first and align project timelines with strategic roadmaps.
• Resource Optimisation: Efficiently allocating financial, human and technical resources across multiple projects, ensuring resources are used where most effective and balance competing needs within tight timelines.
• Milestone Setting and Accountability: Establish clear milestones, project deliverables and accountability frameworks to keep cross-functional teams focused on shared goals.
• Benchmarking and Metrics: Establish performance benchmarks and develop KPIs that provide ongoing visibility into project success, enabling continuous evaluation and improvements.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams, external contractors and key stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment, shared objectives and effective change management.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track progress of key projects and initiatives, assess performance and recommend improvements to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s) 

• BSc/B Eng Degree in Electrical Engineering/ Energy Management at NQF8 with 480 credits

Professional Registration Body:

• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)

 Experience 

• 15 years Leadership experience in managing complex transformation or infrastructure projects within the energy, utility or infrastructure sectors, lead large-scale, cross-functional projects, managing multiple stakeholders and delivering transformation initiatives within scope, budget, and time.

Deadline:17th April,2026

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Job description

• To implement compliance risk management solutions within strategic guidelines and policies and to facilitate the management of compliance risks and breaches within the Business Unit through application of accepted risk management principles. Reporting to the Manager: Compliance, the successful incumbent will be responsible for proactively and constructively assisting business in managing its responsibility to comply with all regulatory items and minimise compliance risks through the provision of advice and guidelines to operational management through the application of risk management principles, policies, processes and procedures.

Minimum requirements
Key Responsibilities

• Project management and implementation of key compliance projects
• Identify gaps or potential deficiencies in compliance and other business areas and resolve
• Risk Assessment of Regulatory items
• Comments on draft bills and other draft regulatory requirements.
• Maintain compliance risk assessments and compliant risk management plans prioritised regulatory items
• Compliance monitoring activities.
• Recommended corrective actions – prescribing and escalations
• Managed corrective action
• Implementation of requirements arising from new and amended regulatory items
• Compliance training on regulatory items
• Compliance reporting.
• Provide advice to business on compliance matters and implementation of controls, including control effectiveness assessments

Formal Qualifications:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree (law or commerce)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance Risk Management (advantageous)
• Admitted Attorney/ working towards admission (advantageous)
• FAIS RE 1 (Key Individual exam) advantageous
• FAIS Compliance Officer (advantageous)

Knowledge & Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in financial services compliance, non-life insurance experience will receive preference
• Knowledge of Financial Services Regulatory Environment

Deadline:15th April,2026

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Introduction

• Area of specialization: Non-Technical Department: Various Business Unit: Procurement and Supply Chain Management Location: Gauteng (Simmerpan) Task Grade: L06

Job description
Key Responsibilities:

• This is a 12-month training program where the incumbent will be afforded on-the-job training. 

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Good communication skills 
• Have the ability to understand technical concept 
• Be safety conscious 
• Have conscientious and self-discipline approach 
• Be responsible and committed 
• Have emotional resilience 
• Have the ability to perform physical work 
• Positive attitude 
• Be able to work as part of a team

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s): 

• National Diploma in Commerce/Logistics/Transport/Supply Chain Management 
• National Diploma in Information Technology/Information Management
• National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Deadline:10th April,2026

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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

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Introduction

• Area of specialization: To manage supply chain operations (SCOPS), materials management strategy implementation with sustainable service levels: Position/Task Grade: M16

Job description
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction regarding design, planning and implementation of materials  supply chain strategies.
• Initiate, drive and embed optimisation and standardisation of materials management principles.
• Direct inventory planning analysis in the business unit (BU).
• Direct, manage human and financial resources.
• Provide materials management operational performance and reporting methodology key performance indicators (KPIs) oversight.
• Manage formal interfaces and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum requirements
Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years related experience in Supply Chain / Materials Management / Operations/ Management / Management /    Business Administration / Engineering / Procurement  

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral

• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Developing
• Decision making
• Strategic Management
• Supervisory
• Knowledge
• Supply chain strategy
• Business Performance measurement
• Financial analysis, budget planning and forecasting
• Business operations process management
• Legal, policies and procedures
• Internal & External audit
• Safety Management
• Audit Management
• Transport Management
• Transport regulations

Skill

• Interpersonal and communication
• Business acumen
• Strong ethical conduct
• Leadership
• Computer literate
• Systems, applications and products (SAP) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• Microsoft (MS) office

Deadline:17th April,2026