Chief Advisor Finance Strategy Execution

Listing reference: eskom_006690
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 11 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: General Management
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization:. To drive the development and implementation of forward-looking financial strategies that align with corporate goals, optimise the capital structure and lead high-impact projects that boost efficiency and profitability, provide strategic financial insights, manage risks and drive cross-functional initiatives that enable informed decision-making, supporting sustainable growth and long-term value creation. Department: Planning & Integration Business Unit: Strategy and Planning Location: Gauteng Reference Number: 50954107LJ Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Job description

 

Leadership

·       Change leadership

·       Customer orientation

·       Results orientation

·       Relationship building

·       Strategy alignment

·       Business leadership

Behavioral

·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalism

·       Accountability

·       Continuous improvement

·       Innovation

Knowledge

·       Enterprise risk management processes

·       Project management

·       Performance management reporting

·       Risk management

·       Financial analysis and management reporting

·       Auditing

·       Reporting methodology and techniques

·   Eskom reporting processes, Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) Business Warehouse (BW) reporting

Skill

·       Analytical

·       Processing management

·       Program management

·       Systems thinking

·       Business intelligence

·       Report writing

·       Communication

·       Presentation

·       Problem solving

·       judgment and decision making

·       Negotiation and conflict resolution

·       Business acumen

Key Responsibilities

·       Drive the development and implementation of the financial strategy

·       Lead the project management of strategic financial initiatives

·       Lead the implementation of financial risk management strategies

·       Drive financial performance monitoring and reporting

·       Drive stakeholder, relationship management and regulatory compliance

 

 “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.” 

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Minimum requirements

      Qualification(s): 

·       B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Finance/Commerce/Mathematics/

Economics/Engineering at NQF7 with 360 credits

     Related Minimum Experience:

·       7 Years’ Experience in financial strategy implementation, project management,treasury, performance management and reporting,

corporate finance

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