Chief Advisor Functional Strategy_G17

Listing reference: eskom_004683
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Chief Advisor Functional Strategy Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: Responsible for the development, reviewing, influencing and tracking of functional strategies and scenarios across Eskom as well as monitoring, tracking and reporting on strategy implementation. Department: Business Enablement & Strategy Business Unit: Office of the GE Location: Megawatt Park
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

Leadership

·       Team Player

·       Motivating Teams

·       Confidence

·       Inspirational

·       Coaching and mentoring

·       Leading by example

 

Behavioral

·       Integrity

·       Professionalism

·       Trustworthiness

·       Diplomacy

·       Honesty 

 

Knowledge

·       Business and general management skills

·       Computer literacy

·       Strategy development

·       Theory of strategic management and scenario planning.

·       Understand Eskom’s PESTEL drivers.

·       Business and general management skills.

·       Knowledge of strategy development and review theory, techniques and processes.

 

Skill

·       Project management and planning skill.

·       Analytical, problem solving, conceptual and strategic thinking skills.

·       Ability to work independently.

·       Operational and strategic decision making skills.

·       Computer literacy.

·       Business networking ability, general management and leadership skills.

·       Negotiation skills.

·       Process and business decision making skills.

·       Effective interpersonal, presentation, verbal and writing communication.

 

Key Responsibilities

1.    Responsible for Eskom’s functional strategy and scenario development and review processes.

2.    Provision and oversight, tracking and monitoring of functional strategies and scenarios to EXCO and other role players.

3.    Identify key areas for input into Eskom participation and influence on government policy and regulations affecting functional strategies areas and scenario development.

4.    Analysis of scenarios, strategies and related plans.

5.    Creation of a knowledge resource center and clarifying divisional and operating unit accountabilities strategic response to functional strategy and scenarios.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements: 
Qualification(s): 
•    B Degree / B Tech in Business Administration/ Management/ Commerce at NQF 7 with 360 Credits
Related Minimum Experience: 
•    7 (Seven) years’ experience in a Strategy & Planning Environment 
 
Disclaimer
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