Re-Advert: Senior Advisor Security Cyber X2

Listing reference: eskom_005255
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G15 Area of specialization: To define, manage, implement, monitor and improve cloud, application, data cyber security procedures, standards and frameworks to support cloud and digital transformation journey. Department: IT Security Services Business Unit: Cyber Security Location: Megawatt Park Gauteng Reference Number: 50883605GNR Closing Date: 17 June 2026
Job description

Behavioral

        Integrity

        Honesty

        Trustworthiness

        Professionalism

Leadership

        Network with external parties to share knowledge in cyber security management

        Customer and strategically focused

        Safety consciousness

        Team player

        Motivating teams

        Coaching

        Mentoring

        Developing

Knowledge

        Expert knowledge and understanding of the Information Technology (IT) cyber security discipline

        Risk analysis principles

        IT security principals, methodologies and practices

        Cyber security tools and technologies

        Cyber security analysis

        Business writing

        Demonstrate knowledge and technical skill in cyber security principles and security analytics

 Skill

        Good negotiation and facilitation

        Project management

        Analytical and problem-solving

        Certified in Cyber Security (CC) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

        See the big picture

        Strong communication and presentation

        Think strategically, laterally and be innovative

        Understand and integrate a broad range of information

      Key Responsibilities

  

·       Ensure information resources and critical infrastructure are secured.

·       Assess cyber security and risk management.

·       Provide a cyber security advisory and consultancy service.

·       Interface with Group Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) system owners and operating units.

·       Conduct cyber security training an awareness campaigns.

 “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 Information Technology/Information Systems/ Computer Science/Computer Systems at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

·       Specific experience in information/cyber security discipline including cloud security

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