Senior Manager Talent Management

Listing reference: eskom_000946
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: HR Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE. Department: Human Resources. Business Unit: Head Office. Location: Megawatt Park-Sunninghill. Reporting to the General Manager Human Capital, the Senior Manager Talent Management will be responsible for designing, lead and execute an integrated talent management strategy to attract, develop, retain and transition high-performing talent across the division/subsidiary, ensure alignment with business goals, support workforce agility and build leadership capability aligned with current and future organisational needs within the South African labour context.
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Integrity and ethical conduct

o   Emotional intelligence and resilience

o   Professionalism and discretion

 

·       Leadership:

o   Strategic visioning and execution

o   Inclusive leadership

o   Influencing and stakeholder management

o   Change leadership

o   Coaching and mentoring

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Strategic workforce planning

o   Talent analytics and human resources metrics

o   Performance management systems

o   Leadership development and succession planning

o   Competency framework design

o   Employee value proposition (EVP) and employer branding

o   Human Resources Information System (HRIS) e.g., Systems, Applications and Products (SAP),

o   Oracle, Workday

o   Extensive knowledge of recruitment strategies and best practices

o   In-depth understanding of South African labour legislation Employment Equity (EE), Broad Based

o   Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Skills Development Act (SDA)

 

·       Skills:

o   Analytical thinking and data interpretation

o   Design thinking and innovation

o   Communication and facilitation

o   Project and programme management

o   Negotiation and conflict management

o   Digital fluency

 

·       Key Responsibilities

·       Manage talent attraction and acquisition.

·       Manage career pathing and talent mobility.

·       Lead the team and manage budget.

·       Manage succession planning and leadership development tracking.

·       Lead talent management strategy and workforce planning (talent forecasting).

·       Manage onboarding and integration.

·       Conduct career conversations, talent reviews and calibration.

·       Ensure reporting, analytics and continuous improvement.

·       Provide employee off-boarding.

·       Manage stakeholder engagement

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

 

o   B Degree in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/ Business Management/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits or a

o   B Tech in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/ Business Management/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits or an

o Advance Diploma in Human Resources/ Industrial Psychology/ Business Management/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits

 ·       Related Minimum Experience:

o   10 Years’ experience in Human Resources/ Talent Management, managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing multiple stakeholder portfolios.

 

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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