Apply Senior Advisor Corporate Strategy

Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G16 Area of specialization: To support the development of the corporate strategy, scenario development and ensure that the strategy is translated and aligned and implemented across the organisation. Interpreting the implications of electricity market liberalization, assessing its impact on Eskom’s operating context, competitiveness and long-term sustainability. Department: Strategy and Planning Business Unit: Corporate Strategy and Development Location: Megawatt Park, Gauteng Reference Number: 50766113LM Closing Date: 05 October 2026
Job description
Behavioural

· Integrity

· Honesty

· Trustworthiness

· Professionalism

Leadership

· Team player

· Motivating teams

· Confidence

· Leading by example

· Inspirational

Knowledge

· Knowledge on strategy development processes and tools – medium level of proficiency required

· Electricity industry structure, market design, policy and regulatory developments

· Knowledge of appropriate strategic decision support tools and relevant analytical techniques –medium level of proficiency required

· Systems dynamics thinking – medium level of proficiency required

· Broad knowledge of Eskom and related processes – medium level of proficiency required

· Knowledge of scenario development processes and methodologies – medium level of proficiency required

Skill

· Project management and planning skills and experience – medium level of proficiency

· Analytical, problem solving, conceptual, system and strategic thinking skills – medium level of proficiency

· Effective interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication, group facilitation and conflict resolution skills – medium level of proficiency

· Business networking ability – medium level of proficiency

· Ability to work independently with limited guidance, as a member of a team in a cross functional environment – medium level of proficiency

· Computer literacy (MS suite) – medium level of proficiency

Key Responsibilities

· Support Eskom’s corporate strategy development process

· Developing of Eskom scenarios and centre of excellence

· Translation and alignment the strategy across the business

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)

· B Degree / B Tech in Business Management / Commerce/Physical Sciences/Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 Credits

Related Experience:

· 5 years’ Industry related experience

· Successful track record of business development or strategy development, tools and analysis preferably in the energy sector