CHIEF ADVISOR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

Listing reference: eskom_006414
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: IT and Telecommunications
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To enhance the relationship between various business units and Group Information Technology (GIT). To ensure the flow of information between business units and GIT, a contact point for information technology (IT) related queries, deliver IT services to customers with emphasis on service level management and customer satisfaction. Department: BUSINESS SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT SERVICE Business Unit: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Location: MEGAWATT PARK, GAUTENG Reference Number: 50085394CF Closing Date: 28 August 2026
Job description

     Leadership

·       Live the Eskom vision and values

·       Grow people

·       Ignite passion

·       Promote teamwork

·       Encourage the right behavior

·       Promote open and transparent communication

·       Relationship building and team collaboration

·       Ability to share-ownership and drive results as a team

       Behavioral

·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalis

       Knowledge

·       Eskom divisional business

·       Eskom IT systems

·       Business processes, policies and procedures

·       Relevant IT legislation and requirements

·       Assessing and articulating risk tolerances

·       Domain expertise in function and terminology

·       Identify root cause of issues or problems

       Skills

·       Strong writing, verbal communication

·       Presenting

·       Conflict management, negotiation and problem-solving

·       Capable of setting expectations with partners and achieving alignment and agreement

·       Break down silos inside and outside an organization

·       Shift opinions using influence over positional power

·       Dealing with difficult customers

·       Ability to connect strategy to execution

     Key Responsibilities

·       Monitor and manage services provided to customers.

·       Manage business requirements (demand management).

·       Provide custodianship for the IT service catalogue.

·       Ensure regular contact and communication with Group IT customers.

 “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/National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/ Information Management/Computer Science/Information Systems at NQF7 with 360 credits

       Related Minimum Experience:

·       7 Years Experience in Business relationship management professional, relevant functional experience, championing organizational change e.g. leading initiatives, products, services or interactions

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