Chief Advisor Security Cyber

Listing reference: eskom_007265
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 October 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 provide Cyber Threat Intelligence leadership in assessing the threat landscape, supporting cyber and physical security convergence and communicating cybersecurity threats and mitigation activities aligned to Security Business Intelligence’s objective of transitioning from a reactive defense to a proactive posture. Department: Security Business Intelligence Business Unit: Group Investigations and Security Location: Megawatt Park, Gauteng Reference Number: 50953225AW Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Job description

Behavioural

·       Professionalism

·       Safety consciousness

·       Integrity

·       Trustworthiness

·       Honesty 

            Leadership

·       Coaching and mentoring

·       Customer and strategically focused

·       Think strategically, laterally and be innovative

             Knowledge

·       Expert knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity discipline

·       Threat and Risk analysis principles

·       Applied knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and its tools

·       Understand and integrate a broad range of information

·       Relevant policies, procedures and business processes

 

             Skill

·       Good negotiation and facilitation

·       Project management

·       Risk management

·       Strategic thinking

·       Leadership

·       Network well with external parties to share cybersecurity management knowledge

·       Strong communication and presentation

·       Superior analytical and problem-solving

            Key Responsibilities

·       Provide cybersecurity vision, strategy and direction setting

·       Implement cybersecurity strategy and plan

·       Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, technical standards, work practices and

Specifications

·       Represent the organisation/subsidiary at national and international technical forums

·       Provide cybersecurity consulting training and investigation services

 

“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.”

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s)

·       B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma/ National

Higher Diploma in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering/

Information Security/Cybersecurity at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Experience:

·       7 years’ Experience in information security discipline

specific experience including cybersecurity policy and strategy development, implementation and testing.

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