Senior Advisor Data Management X2

Listing reference: eskom_003969
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G16 Area of specialization: To oversee that the organisation progress at a reasonable pace to become a leading data organisation and champion the drive towards world class data qualityto contribute effectively to information technology delivery mandate. Department: IT Governance Services Business Unit: Data Management and Governance Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50932765BM Closing Date: 02 April 2026
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required

       Leadership

·       Customer orientated

·       Results orientated

·       Manage talent

·       Learning orientated

·       Build effective teams

·       Change leadership

·       Living the Eskom values

·       Manage diversity

·       Relationship building

       Behavioral

·       Accountability

·       Professionalism

·       Integrity

·       Trustworthiness

·       Honesty

·       Emotional maturity

    Knowledge

·       Shared service and customer relationship management, Performance management

·       Financial management

·       Business process control manual (PCM)

·       data maintenance process control manual (PCM)

·       Business standards, policies, procedures

·       Quality management

·       Systems, Applications and Products

·       Data Management

·       Understand control reports and related information

·       Legal policy and procedures

·       Data quality management

·       Business process management (BPM)

·       Information Technology (IT) systems and architecture

     Skill

·       Programme and project management

·       General management

·       Coordinate independent acting individuals and organisations

·       Strategic thinking, planning and decision making

·       Change and risk management

·       Facilitation and negotiation

·       Communication and presentation

·       Administrative management

·       Sound auditing and problem-solving

·       Judgement

·       Communication and engagement

·       Analytical

·       Interpersonal 

       Key Responsibilities

·       Align the organisation to world class data management methodologies and practices.

·       Drive the organisation to achieve world class data quality standards.

·       Enable the sustainability and advancement of the data organisation.

·       Identify and influence business partnerships.

·       Provide a secretariat function to the data management committee and meetings.

·       Coordinate the data organisation stewardship meeting and workshop.

·       Promote data management best practices, continuous improvement and knowledge management.

 “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.” 

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

·       B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Business Management/Commerce/Social Sciences/Engineering at NQF7 with 360

Credits

 Related Minimum Experience:

·       Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a data management environment.

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