Key Responsibilities 

• Lead power system security, reliability and operational risk.
• Drive the execution of the system operations strategy and national accountability.
• Oversee forecasting, dispatch, and ancillary services.
• Entrench governance, regulatory compliance, and assurance.
• Oversee System Operations technology, control centres, and data.
• Drive people leadership, capability development, and organisational sustainability. 

Skills and Competencies Required 

Behavioural 

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Forward-thinking and opportunity minded: Constantly looking for new innovations and ideas to prepare the organisation for the future and to take advantage of new opportunities.
• Excited by change: Thrive in changing context and uncertainty, navigating uncertainty with calm and optimism as opposed to fear.
• Reliability: Demonstrate ownership of tasks and decisions, taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring commitments are met.
• Proactivity: Demonstrate an ability to obtain resources, developing new approaches as required and finding opportunities to improve the organisation.  

Leadership: 

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative environment.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, helping to develop skills and capabilities while contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
• Motivating Others: Inspire and engage teams by encouraging collaboration, recognizing achievements and promoting a shared sense of purpose.
• Sinobuntu: Encourage all individuals to contribute and ensure every team member's voice is valued and considered.
• Team player
• Coaching
• Development 

Knowledge: 

• Legislation and Regulation: Strong knowledge regarding relevant industry legislation, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements, including national energy policies and grid regulations.
• Governance and Risk Management: Familiar with corporate governance principles e.g., the latest King Code and integrated risk management practices, ensure adherence to best practices and mitigation of risks across the organisation.
• Project Management: Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects with successful results.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, from regulatory bodies to internal departments, ensuring that everyone is aligned with project objectives.            

Skill:

• Strategic thinking: Develop and implement long-term strategies/projects that align with the organisation’s goals and market trends.
• Project Prioritisation: Expertise in assessing and prioritising high-impact projects based on organisational goals and resource availability, ensuring that the most critical initiatives are delivered first and align project timelines with strategic roadmaps.
• Resource Optimisation: Efficiently allocating financial, human and technical resources across multiple projects, ensuring resources are used where most effective and balance competing needs within tight timelines.
• Milestone Setting and Accountability: Establish clear milestones, project deliverables and accountability frameworks to keep cross-functional teams focused on shared goals.
• Benchmarking and Metrics: Establish performance benchmarks and develop KPIs that provide ongoing visibility into project success, enabling continuous evaluation and improvements.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams, external contractors and key stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment, shared objectives and effective change management.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track progress of key projects and initiatives, assess performance and recommend improvements to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  

Qualification(s) 

• BSc Eng/B Eng Degree in Engineering at NQF level 8 with 480 credits

Professionally Registration:

• ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) 

Experience 

• 15 years of extensive executive/management experience and the Power Transmission Industry experience

 Disclaimer: 

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

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

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