General Manager Legal

Listing reference: eskom_007254
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 October 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 Legal Position/Task Grade: EEE-BAND Department: Distribution Legal Business Unit: Head Office Area of specialization: Reporting to the Group Executive Distribution, the General Manager Legal, will be responsible to provide legal support and advisory services to Eskom Group, manage professional legal advisory team, support and complement the Head of legal in developing and executing the division’s strategy and managing activities.
Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural:

o   Integrity

o   Honesty

o   Trustworthiness

o   Professionalism 

Leadership:

o   Team player

o   Mentor and provide guidance to legal to team

o   Take ownership and accountability for responsibilities

o   Drive the implementation of strategy effectively 

Knowledge:

o   Relevant and applicable legal principles

o   Eskom policies, process and procedures

o   Relevant legal knowledge and training 

Skill:

o   Research

o   Analytical

o   Strategic analysis and assessment

o   Negotiation

o   Interpersonal relations

o   Communication

o   Computer literate

o   Commercial know-how

o   Business acumen

o   General management

o   Work under pressure

o   Work independently and in cross-functional team

            Key Responsibilities

·       Ensure legal operational effectiveness and review process.

·       Formulate and execute strategy.

·       Provide strategic and professional legal advice.

·       Manage a professional legal advisory team.

·       Advise on the implementation of legislation and case law.

·       Manage external attorneys and client relationships.

 

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s)

o   LLB/B Proc at NQF level 8 credits and Admitted Attorney / Advocate

Experience:

o   10 years post admission experience in legal and strategic environment.

Professional Registration Body:

o   Legal Practice Council (LPC)

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