Senior Manager Business Development

Listing reference: eskom_003001
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 17 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Business Development
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE-BAND. Department: Business Development. Business Unit: Strategy Delivery. Area of specialization: Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Manager Business Development will be responsible to steer and direct new business development in Eskom’s gas strategy, define standards, policies and guidelines to serve the various infrastructure development segments in the division.
Job description

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 or an

·       Advanced Diploma in Engineering/ Commerce/ Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Experience: 

·       10 Years successful track record at middle management level in the management of significant, successful business opportunities, development and leadership preferably in energy (gas) sector.

 

Skills and Competencies Required

·       Behavioural:

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

 

·       Leadership:

o   Team player

o   Motivating teams

o   Coaching

o   Mentoring

o   Developing

o   Service orientated

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Effective business planning process

o   Effective use of modelling and other tools to optimise the business model

o   Effective execution of business plans and segmentation models

o   Customer relationship management

·       Skill:

o   Analytical

o   Vision

o   Strategic thinking

o   Communication

o   Customer service

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Identify new business opportunities in gas.

·       Develop and direct a gas framework and strategy.

·       Develop and lead the implementation of segment specific strategies, policies, standards and guidelines.

·       Accountable for segment performance monitoring and reporting.

·       Manage and optimise the gas section infrastructure and resources.

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 or an 

·       Advanced Diploma in Engineering/ Commerce/ Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with   360 credits.

Experience: 

·       10 Years successful track record at middle management level in the management of significant, successful business opportunities, development and leadership preferably in energy (gas) 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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