Chief 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: G17 Area of specialization: To lead development, review, influence and communication of Eskom’s corporate strategy by interpreting the implications of electricity market liberalization, assessing its impact on Eskom’s operating context, competitiveness and long-term sustainability. This includes facilitating the execution of the vision, scenario development, influencing policy, analysis of the internal and external intelligence, monitoring on implications for strategy performance and support the development and review of functional strategies aligned to Eskom’s future position. Department: Strategy and Planning Business Unit: Corporate Strategy and Development Location: Megawatt Park, Gauteng Reference Number: 50082358AW
Job description
Behavioural

· Integrity

· Honesty

· Trustworthiness

· Professionalism

· Diplomacy

Leadership

· Team player

· Motivating teams

· Confidence

· Leading by example

Knowledge

· Strategy development processes tools and models Scenario planning methodologies, tools and techniques

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

· Understand political, economic, social, technological, legal, environmental (PESTEL) factors affecting Eskom

· Eskom businesses, electricity generation and supply industries

· Relevant strategic decision support tools and analytical techniques

· Scenario processes, tools and application of scenarios in the strategy development process

· Theory of strategic management and systems dynamics

Skill

· Leadership

· Project management

· Analytical

· Problem solving

· Conceptual and strategic thinking

· Effective interpersonal

· Presentation

· Verbal and written communication

· Group facilitation

· Conflict resolution

· Work independently without guidance and as member of a team in a cross-functional environment

· Systems approach and deal with complexity

· Computer literate Microsoft Office (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point

· Operational, strategic, process and business decision making

· Negotiation

· Inspirational

Key Responsibilities

· Drive, direct and coordinate Eskom’s corporate strategy development and review processes

· Provide oversight, track, monitor and report on the strategy

· Develop Eskom scenarios and centre of excellence

· Identify key areas and provide input into creating a knowledge resource centre and cross-divisional platforms

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)

· Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma/AdvancedDiploma in Business Management/Business Administration/Finance/Commerce/Social Sciences/Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Experience:

· 7 years’ Experience in a strategy and planning environment