Senior Manager Human Resources

Listing reference: eskom_002969
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 February 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: HR Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE-BAND. Department: Group Capital Division Human Resources Business Support. Business Unit: Group Capital Human Resources. Area of specialization: Reporting to the General Manager Business support the Senior Manager Human Resources will be responsible to strategically manage and lead the implementation of Human Resources strategy, policies, procedures, processes, and practices through Business partnering and to assist in the positioning of the Human Resources Function.
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

·       Behavioural:

o   Professionalism

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Ability to work under stressful situations

o   Assertiveness

 

 ·       Leadership:

o   Customer focussed and ability to communicate at Top Management level externally and internally

o   Developing, Coaching and Motivating Teams

o   Business Acumen

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Excellent knowledge of human capital field

o   Excellent knowledge of Eskom encompassing the various groups, subsidiaries and processes within the       organisation.

o   Ability to understand and integrate a broad range of information.

o   Ability to think strategically, laterally, and to be innovative.

o   Knowledge of Eskom policies, procedure, and processes

o   Good understanding of human resources processes and value chain

o   Understanding of relevant labour legislation.

o   Trade union agreements.

 

·       Skills:

o   Change management skills.

o   Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.

o   Business and general management skills

o   Interpersonal skills

o   Project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

·       Formulates Corporate and Divisional Human Resources operations management strategy and direction.

·       Manages the Human Resources Operations Management.

·       Sets the functional direction for implementation of human resources processes.

·       Leads and Implements Eskom Human Resources projects, portfolio initiatives for Transformation and ensure integration across the business disciplines within their respective Divisions.

·  Heads the transformation planning and implementation processes for the human resources function inCorporate, Divisions or Subsidiaries.

·       Provides a high-level Human Resources advisory and consultancy service.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):   

 

·       B Degree in Human Resources/ Behavioural Sciences / Social Sciences or

     Management at a NQF level 7 with 360 credits or a

·       B Tech in Human Resources Behavioural Sciences / Social Sciences or Management at a NQF level 7 with 360        credits

Experience:

 ·    10 Years’ extensive experience in Senior Management and Human Resources value chain management and                  practices.

 

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.  

“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.”

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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