General Manager IT/ OT Project Delivery

Listing reference: eskom_001280
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 November 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT-Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: EEE. Department: Project Delivery IT OT. Business Unit: Group Technology. Reporting to Chief Technology and Information Officer, the General Manager IT OT Project Delivery will be responsible for providing direction, leadership and alignment for all Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) projects across Eskom’s business units, overseeing project portfolios, integrating project processes, managing resources, mitigating risks, driving innovation, continuous improvement and ensuring business units receive successful project delivery on time and within budget. *Please note that the successful candidate can be appointed as either a permanent employee or on a Fixed Term Contract basis*
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism

o   Accountability

o   Focused

o   Ethical

 

 ·       Leadership:

o   Coaching and mentoring

o   Promote teamwork

o   Strategic thinking

o   Networking

o   Results driven

o   Target orientated

o   Strong ownership

 

·       Knowledge:

o   Business relationship

o   Stakeholder management

o   General IT and OT understanding

o   Project dashboard constructs

o   Workflow knowledge

o   Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)/Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

o   Agile management

o   Process mapping

o   (PERT) planning

o   Strategic dependency focus maps

o   Project management, finance, life cycle, methodology

 

·       Skills:

o   Strong financial and negotiation

o   Strategic planning

o   Contracts management

o   Risk analysis

o   Attention to detail

o   Problem solving

o   Detail mindset

o   General management and expertise

o   Strong communication

o   Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations

o   Critical thinking

o   Negotiation

 ·       Key Responsibilities

·       Deliver IT and OT projects on time within budget.

·       Provide direction, leadership and oversee project portfolio in the business units.

·       Align IT and OT projects with organisation business goals and integrate project processes.

·       Collaborate with key stakeholders and business units.

·       Drive innovation and continuous improvement through projects.

·       Manage project prioritisation across business units.

·       Communicate project status to business units.

Minimum requirements

 Qualification(s):

o   B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits or a

o B Tech in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits or

o   Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits. 

   Related Minimum Experience: 

o   10 Year’s extensive experience in IT and OT project management and delivery in environments of large and complex IT/OT organisations. 

  Professional Registration Body: 

o   Project Management South Africa (PMSA).

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.  

“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.”  

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

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