Chief Advisor: Monitoring Assurance

Listing reference: eskom_006292
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To provide independent strategic monitoring, assurance and oversight on capital investment and performance of the project to ensure continuous improvement throughout the life cycle of the project. Department: INVESTIGATIONS AND SECURITY Business Unit: GENERAL MANGERS’ OFFICE Location: ESKOM MEGAWATT PARK Reference Number: 50959501LM Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Job description

       Leadershi

·       Achievement oriented

·       Business acumen

·       Judgment and decision making

·       Change leadership

·       Coaching and mentoring

·       Teamwork/collaboration

       Behaviora

·       Creativity

·       Dealing with complexity

·       Decision making

·       Influencing and persuading

·       Working with authority

·       Strategic thinkin

      Knowledge

·       Monitoring and assurance

·       Reporting

·       Earned value management (EVM)

·       Project management

·       Financial management

·       Construction management

·       General management

       Skill

·       Analysis/judgement/problem-solving

·       Client focus

·       Developing organizational talent

·       Negotiation/persuasiveness

·       Planning and organizing

·       Communication and engagement

       Key Responsibilities

·       Review and advise on assurance of project capital performance and its alignment to portfolio objectives.

·     Assess and assure the implementation of portfolio controls and report on status of alignment to project key performance indicators (KPIs).

·   Evaluate, track and trend project capital performance against the portfolio capital plan and provide recommendations and forecasts.

·       Advise on effective utilization of monitoring and assurance reporting systems and processes.

 

 “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/B Tech in Built environment/ Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits

 

       Related Minimum Experience:

 

·       Years’ experience in monitoring and assurance/reporting/project management/

construction management in the built environment

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