Jobs at Eskom Communications

Skills and Competencies

Interested candidates possessing extensive qualifications and/or experience in one, or more, of the following disciplines or areas of expertise, particularly candidates with executive level experience, preferably in the Energy Sector, are encouraged to submit their applications:

• Energy
• Renewables/Wind/Solar/Hydro/Nuclear/Coal/Gas
• Corporate Finance
• Funding and Capital Allocation
• Financial Reporting
• Digital Transformation
• Information Technology
• Auditing
• Risk Management
• Legal and Compliance
• Strategy
• Governance and Ethics
• Human Capital
• People Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Relations
• Climate Change
• Economics and regulation
• Engineering Science and Technology
• Infrastructure and Project Management
• Operations and Maintenance
• Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities

Further considerations:

• Applications will be subject to the preferred candidates obtaining necessary security clearance
• Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representativity
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only; and
• Appointment is subject to Cabinet approval.

Closing Date : 18/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• Grade 12
• B Degree / B Tech / Advance Diploma, National Higher Diploma in Security Management / Policing / Forensic / Correctional Services / Criminal Justice / Law at NQF Level 7 with 360 credits

Experience:

• Five (5) years’ related experience in Supervisory / Management in Security environment

Professional Registration Body:

• Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) – Grade A

Skills and Competencies

• Behavioural
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Honesty

Leadership

• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Grow people
• Ignite passion
• Promote teamwork
• Decisiveness
• Coach, lead and mentor
• Promote fair, open and transparent communication
• Lead a team and promote high performance culture
• Performance driven

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of legislation
• Governance, systems, procedures and practices
• Business operations, technology, systems, financial and case management
• Firearm certificate of competence for business purposes
• National Key Point
• Security Managers Course / State Security Agency (SSA)

Skill

• Research
• Report writing and presentation
• Business acumen and planning
• Analytical
• Investigation
• Risk management
• Communication
• Negotiation and facilitation
• Contract management
• Financial, business analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Resource management
• Interact at a senior level
• Work under pressure
• High stress tolerance

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate business / operating units security strategy / operation and customer service plans
• Develop, implement and maintain the business / operating units security performance management plan
• Implement and coordinate the business / operating units security applications and operations, crime prevention, protection of assets, infrastructure, systems and technology
• Manage external security service providers
• Implement and maintain the business / operating units security change management programme
• Manage the relevant internal, external stakeholder committees
• Manage human resources and provide an advisory service
• Coordinate vetting and related contractor screening process

Closing Date : 07/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

• B Eng./Bsc. degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills and Competencies

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be afforded 2 years on job training.

Closing Date : 08/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• B Degree / B Tech in Commerce / Financial Accounting at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 years Financial / Management Accounting experience

Skills and Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability
• Commercial awareness and Judgment
• Influence and Persuasion
• Relationship Building
• Strategic alignment

Leadership

• Business Acumen
• Communication and engagement
• Customer Orientation
• Results orientation
• Judgment and decision making

Knowledge

• IFRS
• Financial accountings policies, processes and procedures
• PFMA, Tax Acts and other relevant legislation

Skill

• Financial administration
• Accounts processing
• Financial reporting
• Analytical
• Communication
• Computer and Technology literacy
• Conflict resolution
• General management skills
• Interpersonal
• Presentation

Attributes

• Strong business ethics and integrity
• Analytical thinking
• Continuous improvement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Service and results orientated

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate and maintain controls
• Month-end periodic processing
• Maintain stakeholder management
• Decision supporting activities
• Implement standards for Statutory Reporting and Financial
• Reporting in accordance with the relevant statutes and
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Management Information and Reporting
• Facilitate and maintain an efficient service
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Supervision and section operations management

Closing Date : 07/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• Grade 12
• B Degree / B Tech / Advanced Diploma in Quality Surveying / Construction Management / Construction / Construction Economics at NQF Level 7 with 360 credits

Experience:

• Five (5) years’ experience in Quantity surveying / Cost engineering / Cost management / Engineering and Construction contracts / Project management in the built environment

Professional Registration Body:

• South African Council of Quantity Surveying Professionals (SACQS) as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS)

Skills and Competencies

• Behavioural
• Resilience and flexibility
• Professionalism
• trustworthiness
• Honesty
• Integrity

Leadership

• Business acumen
• Build / develop teams
• Change leadership
• Teamwork / collaboration
• Developing organisational talent
• Achievement oriented
• Providing direction through change
• Working with authority

Knowledge

• General management
• Quantity surveying
• Earned value management (EVM)
• Contracts management
• Cost management
• Cost engineering and classification
• Planning and scheduling
• Project management
• Construction management
• Financial management

Skill

• Analytical
• Judgment
• Problem solving
• Client focus
• Delegation of authority and responsibility
• Negotiation
• Planning and organising
• Strategic functional leadership
• Communication and engagement
• Building cross boundary relationships
• Dealing with complexity decision making influencing and persuading

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all quantity surveying standard services are provided throughout the project life cycle
• Manage the delivery of the project quantity surveying service
• Manage team performance, development of skills, knowledge and capabilities
• Represent project controls in tender evaluations, contract clarification and cost negotiation
• Monitor, advise and support project controls and contract administration services
• Lead and support the collation and compilation of contract documentation
• Manage compliance with all Eskom and site related governance and Safety, Health and Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) requirements

Closing Date : 07/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Science at NQF 7 with 360 credits.

Related Minimum Experience:

• 7 Years in Infrastructure projects.

Skills and Competencies

Behavioural

• Results and delivery focused
• Dealing with complexity
• Influencing and persuading
• Resilience and flexibility
• Integrity and values

Leadership

• Achievement oriented
• Business acumen
• Decision making
• Embrace diversity
• Emotional Maturity
• Change leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Build and develop teams
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Providing direction through change
• Working with authority.

Knowledge

• Project management
• Engineering
• Construction management
• Eskom project life cycle model
• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Contracts management
• Commercial and procurement
• Financial management
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
• Environmental management
• Risk management
• General management

Skill

• Analytical
• Technical proficiency
• Budget and financial decision-making
• Judgement
• Problem solving
• Client focus
• Communication and engagement
• Delegation of authority and responsibility
• Developing organisational talent
• Negotiation/persuasiveness
• Planning and organising
• Strategic thinking

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, prepare business case and obtain Execution Release Approval (ERA)
• Perform project management activities
• Conduct relevant studies for Concept Release Approval (CRA)
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies
• Liaise with construction management
• Interact with relevant stakeholders

Closing Date : 08/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma / National N Diploma Technical or NQF5/6 National Diploma in Power Plant Process Control

Related Minimum Experience:

• 5 Years Operating related experience

Skills and Competencies

Behavioral

• Ability to cope with stress and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate
• Credibility and competence
• Be results and delivery focused
• Be able to work as part of the team
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness

Leadership

• Good communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations
• Coaching and mentoring

Knowledge

• Technical Plant Knowledge
• PSR/ORHVS
• FFFR
• Control Room Technology

Attributes

• Hearing
• Visual acuity
• Mobility/Agility

Skill

• Decision making skills
• Supervisory skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Risk Analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Control shift work plan activities
• Supervise staff on shift
• Implement Plant Safety Programme on Shift
• Assist Shift Manager to manage the continuity of supply without jeopardizing
• plant and safety of personnel and to meet production requirements
• Perform Operating Activities
• Enforce Permit To Work System
• Manage Operating Related incident investigation as delegated

Closing Date : 08/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• Relevant Degree in Civil/Electrical Engineering or Construction management
• Project Management training would be advantageous

Experience:

• At least 5years in a management role related to Construction projects with operational experience and background,
• Should be able to show Programming and Planning ability
• Must have experience in managing turnover / demonstrate project Profitability

Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial and technical skills relevant to industry
• Analytic, systematic, logical and process thinking
• Strong leadership skills (plan direct, control and implement)
• Strong management and organizational skills with ability to manage conflict
• Strong Communication and presentation skills and ability to interact with management
• Ability to write reports (clear and unambiguous written Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Ability to negotiate, facilitate and facilitate interactions with the employees, clients and third party
• Computer Skills (MS Professional, Outlook, SAP etc)
• South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions

Knowledge:

• Technical knowledge and experience within Electrical/Civil, and or construction industry
• Legislative acts (basic condition of employment Act, Labour relations Act, Employment Equity Act, skills development Act, OHSA, PFMA and Corporate Governance, Construction Regulations and Compensation for Occupational Injuries & diseases’ etc
• Knowledge and experience of Powerlines construction and refurbishment

Attributes:

• Self-driven, self-discipline, ethical and honest
• Results driven with strong focus on service delivery.
• High stress tolerant and able to work under pressure
• Assertive, direct, and persuasive to enable influence
• Time management and ability to manage multiple issues and areas simultaneously
• Positive and motivational demeanour

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Manage Construction Projects
• Strategic business planning, continuous improvement and innovation
• Marketing, customer and stakeholder management and communication
• Human Resources / Industrial Relations
• Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Compliance and improvement
• Financial Management (Quotation & negotiations)

Closing Date : 09/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Human Resources/Behavioural Sciences/Customer Services/Business Management at NQF6 with 240 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in SAP HR and human resources business processes, practices and procedures, Eskom Conditions of Service.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership

• Team player

Behavioral

• Resilience
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Highly ethical
• Time management

Knowledge

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• Customer relations management system
• Sound knowledge of Eskom human resources governance processes
• Understanding of human resources governance and legislation

Skill

• Self-management
• Excellent customer service
• Accurac
• Computer literacy

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain employee life cycle activities.
• Process exit information.
• Process appointment information.
• Maintain data.

Closing Date : 09/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• National Diploma/National N Diploma in Human Resources/Behavioural Sciences/ Customer Service at NQF6 with 240 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in SAP HR and human resources business processes, practices and procedures, Eskom Conditions of Service

Skills and Competencies

Leadership

• Must be able to motivate employees
• Ability to work under pressure to provide timeous and accurate data
• Coaching and mentoring of employees

Behavioral

• Trustworthiness
• To treat all data and documentation with the necessary confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professionalism
• Honesty

Knowledge

• Eskom conditions of service
• Eskom’s process control manuals; policies and practices
• Systems, applications and products human resources (SAPHR) modules administration, leave and reporting
• Relevant legislation e.g. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), etc.

Skill

• Problem solving
• Analytical
• Computer literacy including Excel & Word
• Understand and integrate a broad range of information
• Evaluate and give the correct advice
• Planning and organizing
• Financial Management
• Presentation
• Command
• Customer focused and ability to communicate at top management level
• Customer relations
• People management
• Good negotiation and facilitation

Key Responsibilities

• Control checks on employee remuneration and benefits updates.
• Eliminate risks and ensure accuracy of employee master data information.
• Develop and enhance the human resources administration system.
• Provide one stop customer service

Closing Date : 09/07/2025

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Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license

Preferably:

• HV Regulations (Modules 1-10)
• Relevant H&S Courses for Supervisors

Experience:

• 6 Years Related Experience in supervising the overall construction activities of Substations

Skills and Competencies

• Basic Computer Literacy.
• MS Office Suite.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good Communication Skills.
• In depth knowledge and experience on substations.
• ORHVS as an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Eskom Standards and Specifications relating to Substations.
• OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• SHEQ Systems.
• Experienced in Substations related activities, example Civils/Building, steel assemble & erection, electrical works, Cabling & Stringing.

Attributes:

• Good Interpersonal Relationships.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and detail.
• Self- Motivated and must be able to motivate.
• Deadline driven.
• Be able to work under pressure successfully.
• Good organization skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising Substation construction activities.
• Plan and schedule activities in line with the contract objectives in co-ordination with the project planner.
• Supervision of team members.
• Accepts responsibility for safety, health, environment and quality compliance.
• Communication.
• Oversee plant, equipment and material requirements.

Closing Date : 09/07/2025