CHIEF ADVISOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Leadership
· Live the Eskom vision and values
· Grow people
· Ignite passion
· Promote teamwork
· Encourage the right behaviour
· Promote open and transparent communication
· Strategic thinking
Behavioral
· Integrity
· Honesty
· Trustworthiness
· Professionalism
· Customer service
Knowledge
· Market rules
· Information technology (IT) systems
· Troubleshooting to locate and eliminate trouble sources before problems occur
· Quality standards that meet or exceed customer requirements
Skill
· Negotiation and engagement
· Business understanding
· Work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships inside and outside the organisation
· Strong leadership and management skills to build a cohesive, innovative and productive team
· Effective written and verbal communication internal with team members and external with clients and suppliers
· Strong business acumen
· ·Use computer programs for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email and internet
· ·Advanced level computer uses of large number of functions and can train others in the use and functionality
· ·Problem solvin
Key Responsibilities
· Manage new product development processes
· Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislation amendments and industry best practices
· Ensure product innovation
· Provide market training
· Ensure stakeholder relations
“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/Advanced Diploma in Engineering/Finance/ Economics at
NQF7 with 360 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
· 7 Years Business planning, innovation including product
development or technology development experience