CHIEF ADVISOR PROF TECHNICAL AUDITING

Listing reference: eskom_005121
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: P17 Area of specialization: To provide high level professional technical auditing, or investigation and consulting activities. Department: PORTFOLIO 1 Business Unit: GX TECHNICAL AUDIT Location: MEGAWATT PARK, GAUTENG Reference Number: 50078036AW Closing Date: 05 June 2026
Job description

       Leadership

·        Leading audit project team

·        Team player

·        Motivating teams

·        Coaching and transfer of knowledge and skills

      Behavioral

·        Integrity

·        Honesty

·        Trustworthiness

·        Professionalism

·        Ethical

     Knowledge

·  Audit process in accordance with the Internal Auditors’ Professional Practice Framework, audit engagement, development of risk and control matrices; executing audit programs; reporting follow-up action

·   Business process analysis to identify inefficiencies e.g. structure; workflow analysis; business risks management; control strategies and bottleneck management in area of expertise

·      Root cause analysis

       Skill

·        Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

·        Ability to advise, coach and transfer knowledge and skills

·        Ability to research, analyses, summaries, interpret and benchmark subjects within area of expertise

·        Presentation 

·        Conflict management

       Key Responsibilities

·       Conducts technical audits in accordance with professional standards and legislation.

·       Records and reports audit findings and recommend corrective actions.

·       Provides a professional advisory service.

·       Follow-up and close-out of audits.

·       Provide input to the development of an audit plan.

 “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 Tech in Engineering at NQF 7 with 360 credits

 Professional Registration Body:

·       Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

     Related Minimum Experience:

·       7 Years Experience Technical operations/maintenance/engineering

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