General Manager Business Development

Listing reference: eskom_001508
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE. Department: Distribution. Business Unit: Head Office. Duration: 3 years Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Group Executive Distribution, the General Manager Business Development will be responsible for leading the strategic identification and development of new market products and services and related technology business opportunities for Distribution to achieve strategic business objectives.
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

·       Behavioural:

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

 

·       Leadership:

o   Ability to build effective relationships and deliver on expectations

o   Team leader

o   Motivating teams

o   Strategic thinking

o   Giving direction and purpose

o   Emotional intelligence

 

·       Knowledge:

o   In depth knowledge and insight of the Energy Industry

o   Knowledge of Eskom and divisional business

o   Understanding of Eskom Holdings business direction and business case

o   Service level agreements and contract management

o   Marketing and business development processes

o   Relevant processes, policies, guidelines, and legislation

o   Ability to maintain and develop financial controls in terms of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

 

·       Skills:

o   Negotiation and decision making

o   Written and verbal communication

o   General management

o   Customer relationship management and interpersonal

o   Project development control, management and delivery

o   Risk management

o   Funding acquisition and financial planning

o   Sound people management acumen

o   Stakeholder management

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Identify, screen, and manage business opportunities.

·       Formulate strategy and implementation plans for identified opportunities.

·       Manage customer, stakeholder portfolios and relationships.

·       Lead activities and resources.

·       Identify and manage risks.

·       Ensure safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ).

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):  

·    B Degree in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a

·   B Tech in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.                                                                                               

Experience:

·    10 Years successful track record at middle and senior management level in the management of business opportunities and developments, with leadership experience, preferably in the energy sector.

 

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.”

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