Senior Advisor Procurement

Listing reference: eskom_005356
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To manage and implement sourcing and procurement processes and procedures to acquire goods and services in terms of commodities, services and capital infrastructure in a most effective and efficient manner that delivers measurable & sustainable value to Eskom, taking into consideration both cost and quality. Task Grade: M16 Type: Permanent Department: Transformer And Switchgear Services -Procurement and Supply Chain Management Location: Rosherville Position: X1
Job description

Key Responsibilities

 

·       Management of innovative, mutually beneficial solutions based on understanding customers' needs and expectations.

·       Management and implementation of efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures.

·        Monitoring and control of operational compliance and risk management.

·       Manage supplier relationships.

·       Manages assigned portfolio costs within agreed budget.

·       Optimises co-operation between functions to enable customer service excellence.

·       Compiles appropriate methods to share business information timeously with all relevant stakeholders.

·       Interrogate, manage and approve dual and triple adjudications.

·       Manages the team effectively to meet customer requirements.

·       Minimum requirements

 

Skills:

·       Computer Literacy.

·       Financial Analysis.

·       Strategic Thinking and Decision Making.

·       Strong Negotiation Skills.

·       Relationship Management Skills.

·       Strong Analytical Skills.

·       Strong Communication Skills

·       Ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels

 

Knowledge:

·       Resource Management

·       Spend analysis.

·       Total Cost of Ownership Analysis.

·       Strategic Commodity/Projects Sourcing Knowledge.

·       Internal and External Audit Management

·       Legal Knowledge.

·       Industry and Market Analysis.

·       Commodity and Supplier Profiling (Commodity Management).

·       Sourcing/ procurement Strategy Formulation and Implementation.

·       Negotiation Strategy Development and Implementation.

·       Supplier Relationship Management.

·       Demand Forecasting and Planning.

·       Project Management.

·       Knowledge of NEC Family Contracts.

·       Knowledge of FIDIC contract.

·       Knowledge of Forex.

 

Leadership

 

·       Team player.

·        Motivating teams.

·        Coaching.

·        Developing.

·       Mentoring

 

Attributes:  

·       Ethical & Honest

·       Integrity.

·       Honesty.

·       Trustworthiness.

·       Professionalism 

 

“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. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply for suitable positions.”

 

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

 •  B Tech (Preferable Procurement, Commerce, Law and Engineering).

Experience:

•  5 years Sourcing and Procurement or Related Technical Experience in evaluation

   of tenders in preparing of specification.

•  2 years’ Experience in a Procurement Management role

 

 

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