Re-Advert: Middle Manager Infrastructure Ops (Cloud Platform Manager)

Listing reference: eskom_006602
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 8 September 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: M18 Area of specialization: Establish and lead the Infrastructure Operations function by executing Eskom’s cloud strategy and delivering reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud services. Provide resilient cloud infrastructure platforms that support business objectives, drive operational excellence, and manage change in line with evolving business requirements and agreed service-level standards. Department: Infrastructure Operations Business Unit: Group Technology Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50924743CFR Closing Date: 08 September 2026
Job description

      Leadership

·       Act as coach and/or mentor

·       Coordinate resources within the environment to ensure quality

·       Results orientated

·       Team player

·       Manage large technical teams 

   Behavioral

·       Professionalism

·       Discreet

·       Emotional maturity

·       Trustworthiness

·       Integrity

·       Honesty 

     Knowledge

·       Enterprise cloud architectures and operating models (hybrid/multi-cloud), including migration and modernisation

·       Cloud governance, security, compliance, and financial management (FinOps, POPIA, auditability)

·       IT service management and vendor ecosystems supporting large-scale, regulated environments

·       Vendor, hyperscaler, and systems integrator ecosystems

·       In-dept knowledge of ITIL process and functions

·       Understand Eskom business and value chain

·       Understand Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment and specifically Eskom ICT domain

·       Assess IT and business risks

·       Research, analyse and prepare information

·       Understand Eskom’s strategic goals and priorities

·       Understand Eskom business processes 

   Skill

·       Cloud strategy execution translating business objectives into actionable roadmaps

·       Executive leadership, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale change management

·       Programme governance, financial control, and benefits realisation management

·       Network internal and external to the organisation

·       Communicate at all levels

·       Cope with stress and work under pressure

·       Analytical thinker

·       Business acumen

·       Flexible and able to work within an undefined and continuously changing environment

·       Resilient and able to operate effectively in a matrix environment

·       Influence and persuasion 

    Key Responsibilities

·       Manage operational services to meet operational targets and contracted service level requirements.

·       Implement a standardised enterprise process.

·       Manage the performance of existing infrastructure services within acceptable thresholds.

·       Provide leadership and manage the section activities and resources.

 

 “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.” 

Ekom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

Minimum requirements

       Qualification(s): 

·       B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/Information Management/Informatics/Computer Science at NQF7 with 360 credits

       Related Minimum Experience:

·       Minimum of 7 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) operations, manage service level agreements, problem and change management, configuration management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) foundations.

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