Re-advert Chief Advisor Monitoring & Assurance

Listing reference: eskom_002700
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Chief Advisor Monitoring & Assurance Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To provide independent strategic monitoring, assurance and oversight on the life cycle planning for generation asset management and performance to ensure continuous improvement throughout the life cycle of the project. Department: Asset Performance and Management, Life Cycle Planning Business Unit: Office of the GE Location: MWP
Job description

·       Leadership

·       Achievement oriented

·       Business acumen

·       Judgment and decision making

·       Change leadership

·       Coaching and mentoring

·       Teamwork/collaboration

·       Behavioral

 

·       Creativity

·       Dealing with complexity

·       Decision making

·       Influencing and persuading

·       Working with authority

·       Strategic thinking

·       Knowledge

 

·       Monitoring and assurance

·       Reporting

·       Earned value management (EVM)

·    Asset management

·       Project management

·       Financial management

·       Construction management

·       General management

 

Skill

·       Analysis/judgement/problem-solving

·       Client focus

·       Developing organisational talent

·       Negotiation/persuasiveness

·       Planning and organising

·       Communication and engagement

 

·       Key Responsibilities

1.    Review and advise on assurance of life cycle planning assets     and its alignment to generation objectives.

2.    Assess and assure the implementation of portfolio controls and report on status of alignment to project key performance indicators (KPIs).

3.    Evaluate, track and trend project capital performance against the portfolio capital plan and provide recommendations and forecasts.

4.    Advise on effective utilisation of monitoring and assurance reporting systems and processes.

5.  Ensure assurance to life of planning process process.

 

 

 “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.” 

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Minimum requirements

·       Qualification(s):

B Degree/B Tech in Built environment/ Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7

with 360 credits

·       Related Minimum Experience:

Seven (7) years’ experience in Monitoring and assurance/reporting/project management/construction management in the built environment

 

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