Re-Advert: Senior Advisor Inst Environmental Science

Listing reference: eskom_004052
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 9 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: Germiston
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: P15 Area of specialization: To provide support and assurance to the research unit/business unit manager regarding the identification and management of environment-related risks and providing technical and strategic expertise to support environmental performance, risk management, compliance and research that informs Eskom’s sustainability and climate goals. The main area of specialisation is on air quality and climate change. Department: STSER Business Unit: RT&D Location: Rosherville, Johannesburg Reference Number: 50563685ZK Closing Date: 09 April 2026
Job description

      Skills and Competencies Required

 

     Leadership

 

·       Team player

·       Motivating teams

·       Coaching

·       Mentoring

·       Developing

·       Business acumen

·       Result orientation

 

·       Behavioral

 

·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalism

·       Strategy alignment

·       Continuous improvement

·       Accountability

 

       Knowledge

 

·       Advanced statistical, accounting and costing techniques

·       Data programming and manipulating

·       Eskom business processes i.e. project life cycle model (PLCM)

·       Quality management processes, systems and practices

·       Relevant environmental legislation

·       Environmental impact analysis

·       Air Quality and climate change

 

      Skill

 

·       Leadership

·       Strategic planning

·       Statistical

·       Interpersonal

·       Analytical

·       Computer literate

·       Administrative

·       Strong report writing

·       Communication, presentation and engagement

·       Negotiation

·       Customer orientation

 

     Key Responsibilities

 

·       Minimise financial and legal risks.

·       Provide environment advisory services.

·       Conduct operational and policy research

·       Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

·       Monitor and report on Ambient air quality performance.

 

 “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):

 

·       Honours Degree in Natural Science/Environmental Management at NQF8 with 480 credits

 

     Related Minimum Experience:

 

·       Minimum of 4 years of experience in environmental management

·       Professional Registration Body: South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)

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