Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Integrity

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

o   Honesty

·       Leadership:

o   Team player

o   Mentor and provide guidance to legal team

o   Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities

o   Drive the implementation of strategy effectively

·       Knowledge:

o   Relevant and applicable legal principles

o   Eskom policies, processes, and procedures

o   Relevant legal knowledge and training

·       Skill:

o   Management

o   Research

o   Analytical

o   Strategic analysis and assessment

o   Business acumen

o   Commercial know-how

o   Negotiation

o   Interpersonal relations

o   Communication

o   Computer literate

o   Work under pressure

o   Work independently and in a cross-functional team

Key Responsibilities

·       Formulate and execute legal strategy.

·       Manage a professional legal advisory team.

·       Provide strategic and professional legal advice.

·       Manage dispute resolution and provide negotiation assistance.

·       Assist with the implementation of legislation and case law.

·       Manage external attorneys.

·       Manage client relationships.

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals

“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.”  

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