Senior Advisor Energy Trading
Listing reference: eskom_005575
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 6 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Chemical , Petrochemical, Oil and Gas
Location: Gauteng
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Position: Senior Advisor Energy Trading
Position/Task Grade: G16
Area of specialization: To manage Eskom’s electricity production by declaring
available power plant capacity, compiling offers for produced energy and placing
energy offers into relevant markets such as day-ahead market, ancillary services to
maximise economical results for Eskom Generation.
Department: Energy Management
Business Unit: Production and Sales
Location: MWP
Job description
Skills and Competencies Required:
Leadership
Team player
Proactive
Result driven
Leadership
Team player
Proactive
Result driven
Behavioral
Results and delivery focused
Integrity
Professionalism
Attention to detail
Proactive
Knowledge
Electricity industry and markets
Eskom internal processes
Trading environment
Strong business understanding and acumen with particular reference to the
Electricity
Power plant management and optimisation
Skill
Analytical, problem solving, conceptual and strategic thinking
Work independently without guidance and as a member of a team in a cross-
Functional environment
Communication
Negotiation
Dispute resolution
Computer literacy Microsoft (MS) Excel etc.
Key Responsibilities
Declare available capacity
Manage energy production
Monitor, analyse and improve capacity declaration and re-declaration processes
Capture and manage contract terms
Provide service to power stations and relevant stakeholders
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
B Degree/B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Economics/
Finance/Commerce/ Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits
Qualification(s):
B Degree/B Tech/ National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Economics/
Finance/Commerce/ Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
5 years’ experience in electricity industry, power plant optimisation, dispatch,
declaring availability
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