General Manager IT OT Strategy

Listing reference: eskom_001279
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT-Architecture
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE. Department: Technology Strategy. Business Unit: Group technology. Reporting to Chief Technology and Information Officer, the General Manager IT OT Strategy will be responsible for providing direction and leadership for the organisation’s strategic technological direction, drive innovation, create a competitive edge in the market, ensure long-term success, formulate, publish, monitor implementation, communicate and share the technology strategic plan for the organisation regarding all information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) aspects with all relevant parties. Please note that the successful candidate can be appointed as either a permanent employee or on a Fixed Term Contract basis*
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

o   Accountability

 

·       Leadership:

o   General management and expertise

o   Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations

o   Coaching and mentoring

o   Promote teamwork

o   Ignite passion

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Business relationship

o   Stakeholder management

o   General information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) technical understanding

o   Strategic index formulation

 

·       Skills:

o   Strong financial and negotiation

o   Project Management

o   Strategic planning and thinking

o   Risk analysis

o   Analytical

o   Collaboration

o   Innovation

o   Strategic planning

o   Orientation

o   Communication

o   Presentation

o   Problem solving

o   Critical thinking

o   Strategic

o   Networking

 

·       Key Responsibilities

·       Compile the hardware (H/W) and software (S/W) strategic plans for IT and OT.

·       Determine the vision and roadmap for IT and OT technology across Eskom.

·       Compile the network plan.

·       Compile the application plan.

·       Compile the service plan.

·       Compile the project plan.

·       Compile the innovation plan.

·       Compile the artificial intelligence (AI) plan.

·       Compile the enterprise architecture (EA) plan.

·       Integrate the Group Technology strategic plan into the Eskom corporate plan.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

o   B Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Business

o   Administration/Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a

o   B Tech in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or

o   Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits. 

·       Related Minimum Experience: 

o   10 Year’s extensive experience in technology with focus on strategic plan construction and articulation.

 

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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