Senior Advisor Environmental Management- Air Quality CoE

Listing reference: eskom_004946
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 1 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Senior Advisor Environmental Management – Air Quality CoE Position/Task Grade: G15 Area of specialization: To provide support and assurance to Eskom in identifying and managing environmental related risks related to Generation Air Quality and emission management issues. Department: Environmental Management Business Unit: Gx Office of the GE Location: Megawatt Park
Job description

 Skills and Competencies Required:

Leadership

•  Shaping the future

•  Pulling together

•  Build capacity

•  Drive performance

•  Live the Eskom way

•  Grow people, ignite passion

•  Promote teamwork

•  Encourage the right behavior

•  Team player

•  Ability to collaborate with others

•  Self-starter

•  Conflict resolution

•  Ability to deliver on expectations

•  Coaching and mentoring

 Behavioral

•  Self-development

•  Focus on delivery

•  Integrity

•  Environmental duty of care

•  Safety consciousness

•  Professionalism

 Knowledge

•  General management and organizational governance practices

•  Change and environmental management, auditing

•  Project management and application of contract management

•  Application of the full range of environmental management tools relevant to air quality and emissions reporting

•  Concepts, principles and processes associated with integrated risk management

•  Construction, use and application of relevant environmental reports i.e. research, performance, due diligence, annual, environmental expenditure, NAEIS etc., reports

•  Eskom environmental management strategy, business plans, policies and procedures in respect of Generation and air quality

•   Operation of emission management technology at coal fired power stations

•  Obtaining and maintaining environmental authorizations and licences related to air quality

•  Purpose, structure and application requirements of environmental laws and other related legislation and requirements related to air quality and emission management

•  Root cause analysis techniques

•  Environmental management system (EMS) auditing processes

•  Identify relevant research topics and conduct environmental research, investigation and analysis related to air quality

 Skill

•  Analytical and interpretation

•  Influencing behaviors

•  Interpersonal

•  Communication at all levels

•  Conduct competence assessments, environmental due-diligence and audits

•  Risk assessments

•  Dispute resolution

•  General management

•  Report writing and presentation

•  Computer literate – high degree, especially in Excel

 Key Responsibilities

1.  Provide environmental support and advisory service in respect of Generation Air Quality.

2.  Minimize financial and legal risks to Eskom.

3.  Ensure Eskom complies with legal requirements.

4.  Monitor and measure environmental performance.

Minimum requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Natural Sciences/Environmental Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

5 (Five) Years’ Experience in Environmental Management with experience in air quality and emission management

 

Disclaimer

“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.

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