Chief Advisor Prof Legal X2

Listing reference: eskom_004457
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Area of specialization: To provide strategic legal advice and services, applying theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise, developing and operationalising this knowledge and expertise to advise and assist business in achieving optimal results and minimise risk. Relevant knowledge and experience in Public Procurement and Administrative Law. Relevant knowledge and experience in Environmental Law. Department: Commercial Business Unit: Legal Location: Eskom Megawatt Park (Gauteng) Reference Number: 49987425LJ Closing Date: 04 May 2026
Job description

 

       Behavioral

 

·       Professionalism

·       Honesty

·       Integrity

·       Trustworthiness

·       Diligence

·       Solution-driven

 

       Leadership

 

·       Team player

·       Mentor and provide guidance to senior legal advisors

·       Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities

·       Drive the implementation of strategy effectively

 

       Knowledge

 

·       Relevant and applicable legal principles

·       Policies, processes and procedures

·       Relevant legal knowledge and training

 

     Skill

 

·       Research

·       Analytical

·       Strategic analysis and assessment

·       Business acumen

·       Commercial know-how

·       Negotiation

·       Interpersonal relations

·       Communication

·       Computer literate

·       Work under pressure

·       Work independently and in a cross-functional team

 

Key Responsibilities

 

·       Provide strategic, general and more complex and/or specialised legal advice.

·       Manage dispute resolution

·       Provide negotiation assistance.

·       Advise on the implementation of legislation and case law.

·       Manage external attorneys. 

“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):

 

·       LLB/B Proc at NQF8 with 480 credits and Admitted Attorney/Advocate

       Related Minimum Experience:

 

·       7 years’ experience post admission experience in legal and strategic business

Environment

 

Professional Registration Body:

 

·       Legal Practice Council (LPC)

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