Re-Advert: Chief Advisor Prof Technical Auditing

Listing reference: eskom_005067
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
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: Internal Audit Business Unit: Portfolio 2 -NTCSA Technical Audit Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50077470KP Closing Date: 04 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 instate of Internal Auditors’ Professional Practice Framework, i.e. 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

·       Transmission and/or Distribution network planning, asset management strategies, operations and maintenance processes

·       Knowledge of amended Electricity Regulation Act

·       Root cause analysis techniques

 

       Skill

 

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

·       Ability to advise, coach and transfer knowledge and skills

·       Ability to research, analyse, summarise, interpret and benchmark subjects within area of expertise Presentation

·       Critical analysis and evaluation skills

·       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

 

       Related Minimum Experience:

·       Minimum of 7 years of Technical operations/maintenance/engineering experience.

·       Professional Registration Body: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

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