General Manager Legal Separation

Listing reference: eskom_007020
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 22 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: General Manager Legal Separation Position/Task Grade: EEE-BAND Department: Legal Separation Business Unit: Legal Separation Area of specialization: Reporting to the Group Executive Strategic Delivery Unit, the General Manager Legal Separation will be responsible to effectively lead, coordinate and drive the strategy and planning initiatives required to support the legal separation process.
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Behavioral:

o   Independence and objectivity

o   Professional

o   High level of integrity

o   Courageous 

·       Leadership:

o   Integrate into the executive team

o   Develop strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders

o   Good leadership skills and ability to work well within team

·       Knowledge:

o   Sound working knowledge of general business processes and organisational framework, such as goals, strategy, culture and structure

o   Detailed background knowledge or hands-on experience relevant to the company/industry

o   Proven track record with managing similar environments

o   Strong cross-functional background

·       Skill:

o   Strong organisational and planning

o   Research and analytical

o   Business development/business acumen

o   Process/project management

o   Strategic thinking/critical and systematic thinking

o   Strong negotiation

o   Influence key decision makers

o   Demonstrate innovation and creativity

o   Confident with strong decision making

o   Demonstrate a high level of verbal and written communication

o   Cope with stress and work under pressure

o   Excellent interpersonal

o   Communicate effectively with employees at all levels and third parties

·       Key Responsibilities

·       Manage the legal separation strategy and develop solutions to achieve organisation objectives.

·      Oversee the corporate planning process and development of the organisation’s legal separation objectives.

·       Lead strategic business intelligence research and development process.

·       Provide strategic guidance and leadership for financial and management reporting.

·      Provide strategic and operational guidance on cross-divisional financial, technical and operational structuring for subsidiaries and the group.

·       Manage relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

·       Manage the resources and operations of the department.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

o   B Degree in Business Management/ Legal Accounting/ Commerce/ Engineering or Science at NQF 7 with 360 credits or

o   B Tech in Business Management/ Legal Accounting/ Commerce/ Engineering or Science at NQF 7 with 360 credits  

Related Minimum Experience:

o   10 years extensive experience at senior management level in strategy or planning and/or corporate restructuring or mergers and acquisitions.

o   “Demonstrable delivery of Mergers & Acquisitions and/or Corporate Restructuring or turnaround”

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“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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