General Manager Office of the Group Executive Legal, Compliance and Regulations

Listing reference: eskom_006441
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 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: General Manager Office of the Group Executive Legal, Compliance and Regulations Position/Task Grade Department: Office of the GE Business Unit: Office of the GE Area of specialization: Reporting to the Group Executive Legal, Compliance and Regulations the General Manager will be responsible for supporting and complementing the Group Executive in the development, execution and management of the Division’s activities while ensuring the effective and efficient operational of the Group Executive office.
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Professionalism

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Assertiveness

o   Ethical

·       Leadership:

o   Client centric

o   Team collaboration

o   Team leadership and motivation

o   Coaching and Mentoring

o   Talent Development

o   Relationship management

o   Result oriented and service delivery focus

·       Knowledge:

o   General Legal Expertise (corporate, commercial, finance, construction, energy, dispute resolution)

o   Business Knowledge

o   Strategic, Lateral and Innovative thinking

o   Eskom policies, procedures and processes

o   Information integration and analysis

o   Applicable laws and regulations

·       Skills:

o   Business and general management

o   Excellent negotiation and facilitation

o   Attention to detail

o   Project management

o   Self-driven and self-discipline

o   Strong leadership qualities

o   Assertiveness

o   Multitasking and prioritisation

o   Ability to work under pressure

o   Business acumen

o   Conflict resolution

o   Complex decision making

o   Communicate at top management level, internal and external

o   Emotional intelligence

o   People relations

·       Key Responsibilities

·       Drive divisional strategy development, corporate planning and organisational design.

·       Manage and oversee the Group Executive's correspondence and review processes.

·       Oversee divisional quality management within the Office of the Group Executive.

·       Drive and coordinate the Group Executive's engagement and scheduling processes.

·       Provide strategic legal advisory, manage enterprise-wide legal risk and drive strategic projects.

·       Manage resources to support operational efficiency and strategic objectives.

·       Manage stakeholder engagements across internal and external interested parties.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

o   LLB at NQF8 with 480 credits and admitted Attorney/ Advocate

o   B Proc at NQF8 with 480 credits and admitted Attorney/ Advocate

·       Related Minimum Experience:

o   10 Years extensive experience in comparable senior management role including the success delivery of complex projects, management of legal and highly sensitive matters and capability in people leadership and stakeholder relationship management.

·       Professional Registration Body:

o   Legal Practice Council (LPC)

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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