Senior Advisor Environmental Management

Listing reference: eskom_000656
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 October 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Senior Advisor Environmental Management x1 Position/Task Grade: G15 Area of specialization: To provide support and assurance to Eskom that environmental related risks are identified and managed appropriately focus on Water management. Department: Environmental Management Business Unit: Office of the GE
Job description

Leadership

·       Shaping the future

·       Pulling together

·       Build capacity

·       Drive performance

·       Live the Eskom way

·       Grow people, ignite passion

·       Promote teamwork

·       Encourage the right behaviour

·       Team player

·       Ability to collaborate with others

·       Entrepreneurial mind-set

·       Self-starter

·       Conflict resolution

·       Ability to deliver on expectations

·       Coaching and mentoring

 

Behavioral

·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalism

 

Knowledge

1.    General management and organizational governance practices

2.    Eskom environmental management strategy, business plans, policies and procedures

3.    Overview of Generation division and the overall water value chain

4. Impact of the Generation business activities on the natural water resources (rivers/streams/wetlands/ponds/ground water etc.)

5.    Understanding and application of relevant water legislations and other environmental management tools across Generation division.

6.    Water management at different types of power stations and integrated environmental management (sustainable development)

7. Obtaining and maintaining relevant water use authorizations for construction, operational and decommissioning sites as per National Water Act and Water Services Act, consequences of non-adherence to authorization

8.    Water use license/permits and auditing purposes

9.   Project management and application of contract management

10. Practical application of system theory

11.  Root cause analysis techniques

12.  Concepts, principles and processes associated with integrated risk management

13. Construction, use and application of relevant environmental reports i.e. research, performance, due-diligence, annual, environmental expenditure etc., reports

14.  Principles, concepts and applications regarding consulting in a business environment

15.  Research methodology, leading practices, structure, requirements and application of ISO 14001

16.  Sources and processes for remaining current on environmental management issues i.e. climate change, energy efficiency, new technology

17. Identify relevant water topics and conduct and/or influence environmental research, investigation and analysis

18.  Legal requirements, processes, activities

 

Skill

·       Analytical and interpretation

·       Influencing behaviours

·       Interpersonal

·       Communication at all levels

·       Conduct competence assessments, environmental due-diligence and audits

·       Risk assessments

·       Development

·       Dispute resolution

·       General management

·       Report writing and presentation

·       Computer literate    

   Key Responsibilities

1.    Provide an environmental support and advisory service

2.    Minimize financial and legal risks to Eskom.

3.    Ensure Eskom complies with legal requirements.

4.    Monitor and measure environmental performance.

 

Kindly apply for the position online by clicking on the link below:

 

 “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/Advanced Diploma in Natural Sciences/Environmental Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

 

Related Minimum Experience:

Five (5) Years experience in environmental management

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