Senior Advisor Legal
Listing reference: eskom_002118
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Engineering
Job category: Energy and Power Engineering
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G15
Area of specialization:
To provide general legal advisory services by delivering quality, reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice on legal issues and the potential legal implications of various business initiatives and projects.
Department: Grid Code Management
Business Unit: System Operator
Location: Simmerpan, Germiston, Gauteng
Reference Number: 50922331 (357)
Job description
Skills and Competencies Required:
· Behavioral
· Ability to work under pressure
· Professionalism
· Able to work in a cross-function team
· Honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
· Leadership
· Team player
· Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities
· Knowledge
· Knowledge of all relevant and applicable legal principle
· Knowledge of Eskom’s policies, processes and procedure
· Skill
· Relevant legal knowledge and training
· Research ability
· Analytical skills
· Negotiation skills
· Interpersonal relation skills
· Communication skills
· Computer literacy
· Commercial know-how
· Key Responsibilities
· Providing general legal advice
· Managing general disputes resolution and providing general negotiation assistance
· Advising on the implementation of legislation and case law
· Managing external attorneys
Kindly apply for the position online by clicking on the link below:
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Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements
· Qualification(s):
LLB or B Proc at NQF 8 with 480 credits
· Related Minimum Experience:
5 Years’ experience in aLegal environment