Senior Advisor Procurement G15

Listing reference: eskom_005271
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Mergers and Acquisitions
Location: Mpumalanga
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To provide specialised procurement services for the execution of sourcing and procurement strategies, policies, standards, processes to source and procure goods, services according to the assigned portfolio for commodities and/or capital infrastructure in a most effective and efficient way. This is a permanent position that requires 1X candidate and is located at Mpumalanga, Kusile Power Station.
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

 

1) Behavioural:

 ·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalism

 2) Leadership:t

·       Team player

·       Motivating teams

·       Coaching

·       Developing

·       Mentoring

 3) Knowledge:

·       Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) materials management module

·       Spend analysis

·       Strategic commodity/projects sourcing

·       Procure to pay - process

·       Financial analysis

·       Legal

·       Industry and market analysis

·       Commodity and supplier profiling (commodity management)

·       Sourcing/ procurement strategy formulation and implementation

·       Negotiation strategy development and implementation

·       Supplier relationship management

·       Contract management

·       Demand forecasting and planning

·       Project management

·       New Engineering Contract (NEC) family contracts

·       The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) contract

·       Total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis

·       Analytical

·       Communication and engagement

·       Interpersonal

·       Project management

·       Electronic board pack software

·       Regulator portal expertise

 4)    Skill

·       Computer literate

·       Strategic thinking and decision making

·       Strong negotiation

·       Relationship management

·       Strong analytical

·       Strong communication

·       Work and interact effectively at senior levels

 

·       Key Responsibilities

1. Implement innovative, mutually beneficial solutions.

2. Ensure operational procurement best practices are implemented.

3. Implement and manage efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures.

4. Implement and monitor operational compliance and risk management.

5. Manage integrated portfolio processes.

6. Optimise cooperation between functions.

7. Provide training, coaching and mentoring to employees.

 

Kindly apply for the position online by clicking on the link below:

  “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

Minimum Requirements

 

Minimum Qualifications

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Procurement/Law/Commerce at NQF7

with 360 credits

 

Minimum related Experience

5 Years related experience in a Sourcing/ Procurement or Technical Environment 

 

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