Chief Advisor Leadership and Talent Management

Listing reference: eskom_006053
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Human Resources and Recruitment
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To ensure that Eskom can attract, grow and retain the diverse, high-level skills necessary to achieve its business objectives on a sustainable basis. Department: Business Unit: INTERNAL AUDIT - STRATEGIC SUPPORT SERVICES Location: MEGAWATT PARK, GAUTENG Reference Number: 50947902IN Closing Date: 04 August 2026
Job description

   Leadership

·       Live the Eskom vision and values

·       Grow people

·       Ignite passion

·       Leading, consulting, and influencing stakeholders to continuous optimization and improvement

·       Promote teamwork

       Behavioral

·       Professionalism, HR code of professional conduct, credibility, trustworthiness, ethical conduct

       Knowledge

·       Master proficiency level on talent management. 

·       Eskom policies, procedures and processes

·       Legislation relating to Human Resources

·       Talent management practices

·       Translate new policies and strategies into successful implementation

·       Organizational behavior (organizational development, change management, team dynamics)

·       Research and development (qualitative and quantitative)

·       Project management principles

·       Internal Audit Environment

·       Performance Management

   Skill

·        Research and design

·        Project management

·        Facilitation and consultation 

·        Problem-solving and decision-making 

·        Demonstrates effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

       Attributes

·       Levels of work: Level 4; Mode 5

·       Emotional intelligence

·       Learning agility

·       Action orientation

·       Possess intellectual strength, strong analytical and conceptual abilities, and fundamental business knowledge

·       Demonstrate attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills

    Assessment

·     Meeting requirements for workforce management

·      Analyze enterprise, local, national and international trends relative to resource management

·      Project management experience

·      Performance Management to enable mandate and vision of Internal Audit

       Key Responsibilities

·       Talent management systems – design and development, advocacy, communication.

·       Direct talent management strategies and its implementation for the organization.

·       Environmental and legislative scanning, information analysis and interpretation, and communication.

·       Provide advice, assurance and monitoring of application of policies, systems, processes and practices.

·       Strategic project leadership.

·   Provides advice and support to Line Management, Financial Planners, HR Business Partners, and Workforce Planners.

 

“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 in Human Resources/Social Sciences/ Educational Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 Credits

       Related Minimum Experience:

·       7 Years Experience in HR involving high level talent management or HR development

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