Senior Advisor Data Analytics & Reporting

Listing reference: eskom_005250
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G15 Area of specialization: To strengthen organisational assurance by applying investigative data analytics, deep dive analysis and audit aligned methodologies to identify root causes of process failures, control breakdowns and key risk exposures. This includes developing automated analytical models, enhancing data integrity, and designing assurance driven reporting tools that enable proactive detection, monitoring and remediation of control weaknesses. Department: Finance and Management Reporting Business Unit: Process Control & Assurance (CoE) Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng Reference Number: 50949445LC Closing Date: 16 June 2026
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required

 

       Leadership

·       Results orientated

·       Tactical thinking

·       Strategy awareness

·       Stakeholder management

·       Change leadership

·       Coaching, mentoring and developing

       Behavioral

·       Accountability

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalism

·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Self-managing

      Knowledge

·       Strong data analysis, interpretation and report writing (root cause analysis)

·       Strong data modelling including quality control

·       Strong Internal controls (forensic auditing, cost controls)

·       Financial data compilation, analysis and interpretation

·       Financial internal and external reporting, policies, procedures and legislation

·       Understand functional business processes, procedures and policies

·       Advanced software literacy Microsoft Office (Power Business Intelligence (BI), Excel, Word etc.),

·       Structured Query Language (SQL) including the organisation information systems

      Skill

·       Analytical

·       Effective written and verbal communication

·       Problem solving

·       Planning and monitoring

·       Innovative and creative

·       Decision making

·       Conflict resolution

·       Facilitation

       Key Responsibilities

·       Build maintain and improve analytic models, reporting solutions and early detection systems.

·       Provide data analysis and system support through data analytics consolidation and reporting.

·       Communicate data analysis and recommendations to stakeholders.

·       Implement changes, track and monitor success.

·       Train and develop data related resources and stakeholders.

·       Provide high-level consultancy and solution management services.

·       Organise, plan and coordinate projects.

 “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

      Qualification(s):

·       B Degree/BTech/National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Information Systems/Computer Science/ Information/Technology/ Statistics/Mathematics/Accounting/Auditing at NQF7 with 360 credits

       Related Minimum Experience:

·       5 years of Industry related experience and track record in data management, data analytics and analytical tools, data manipulation and modelling.

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