Senior Advisor Security Business IT Architecture

Listing reference: eskom_005935
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G16 Area of specialization: To plan, design, develop and continuously enhance intelligent business systems, AI-enabled solutions, dashboards and integrated information systems that support Security Business Intelligence, predictive analytics, digital transformation and data-driven decision-making. The role will provide technical leadership in system development, business intelligence, automation and emerging technologies to strengthen security operations and analytical capability. Department: Security Business Intelligence Business Unit: SECURITY Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50954394EM Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Job description

      Leadership

·        Live the Eskom vision and values

·        Grow people

·        Ignite passion

·        Promote teamwork

·        Encourage the right behavior

·        Promote open and transparent communication

·        Leadership

·        Communications

·        Stakeholder relationship management

      Behavioral

·        Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness, professionalism

·        Ability to work in a team

·        Interpersonal skills

       Knowledge

·        Enterprise Architecture

·        IT General Knowledge Skills Technical IT

·        Programmed or Project Management

·        Eskom`s policies, procedures, and processes

·        Business or Governance frameworks such as TOGAF, NIST, King, ITIL etc.

·        Enterprise Architecture methodology

·       Information Systems and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

·       Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and applications

·       Machine Learning principles and predictive analytics

·       Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

·       Dashboard development and data visualisation (Power BI or similar)

·       SQL databases and data modelling

·       API integration and systems interoperability

·       Cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure or equivalent)Data engineering

      Skill

·        Interpersonal

·        Communication and presentation skills

·        Negotiation and decision making

·       Artificial Intelligence solution development

·       Machine Learning implementation

·       Dashboard development (Power BI)

·       Business Intelligence reporting

·       System development and application design

·       SQL and database management

·       Python programming

·       Data analytics and visualisation

·       API and systems integration

·       Automation and workflow development

·       Analytical and problem-solving skills

·       Stakeholder management 

      Key Responsibilities

·  Advise management regarding Information Management / Information System strategy, technology, architecture, and solutions.

·       Manage the practical interpretation and realization of the Information Management / Information System strategy.

·       Create, validate, refine, and expand the architectural model.

·       Understand, interpret, and model business, information, and systems requirements.

·       Manage the architecture and the use of architecture artefacts.

·       Facilitate system inter-operability and smooth systems roll-out

“If you ave 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 Tech/B Degree in Information Technology/ Information Management at NQF 7 with 360 Credit

       Related Minimum Experience

·       5 Years Experience in Information Technology / Information Systems or Enterprise Architecture

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