Senior General Manager Distribution Retail

Listing reference: eskom_000022
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 27 September 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Reporting to the Group Executive Distribution the Senior General Manager Retail will be responsible to drive value creation in electricity sales, customer relations and grid edge innovations, aligning Distribution retail strategy with national energy objectives.
Job description

  • ·       Behavioural:

    o   Professionalism

    o   Resilient and adaptable

    o   High commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability

     

    ·       Leadership:

    o   Leading large teams

    o   Motivating teams

    o   Coaching

    o   Mentoring

    o   Developing

    o   Strategic visionary

     

    ·       Knowledge:

    o   Good understanding of the South African energy market, retail electricity dynamics and regulatory frameworks.

    o   Proven track record of leading large teams and driving strategic initiatives in a complex operational environment.

    o   Expertise in demand-side management, energy trading and customer engagement strategies

     

    ·       Skills:

    o   Problem solving

    o   Analytical

    o   Interpersonal

    o   Communication

     

    Key Responsibilities

     

    ·       Provide strategic leadership.

    ·       Drive retail operations management.

    ·       Develop demand-side management and grid edge solutions.

    ·       Drive energy procurement and consumer engagement.

    ·       Direct stakeholder and regulatory engagement.

                    Lead financial and risk management.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

 

·       B Degree in Finance/ Economics/ / Business Administration/ Business Management at a NQF level 7 with 360 credits                                                              

Related Experience

 

·       15 Years’ extensive experience in electricity distribution, retail energy management or a related field.

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