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Finance and Accounting · Full-time

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Senior Advisor Investment Recovery

Eskom

South AfricaSenior · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 23:59 SASTChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

Role overview

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: G15

Area of specialization: To provide specialised effective disposal and advisory services for the execution of disposal strategy, policies, standards and processes in order to effectively dispose redundant goods and services and or scrap for Eskom operating units, divisions, subsidiaries in compliance with the triple bottom line and International Finance Reporting Systems (IFRS).

Department: Investment Recovery

Business Unit: Corporate Services

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Location: Megawatt Park

Reference Number: 50968407BF

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Job description

Leadership

  • Team player
  • Motivating teams
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Developing

Behavioural

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Trustworthiness
  • Professionalism
  • Strong ethical conduct
  • Knowledge
  • Project management
  • Industry and market analysis
  • Spend analysis
  • Strategic commodity, project sourcing
  • Financial analysis
  • Legal
  • Commodity and supplier profiling
  • Disposal strategy formulation and implementation
  • Supplier relations management
  • Contract management
  • New Engineering Contract (NEC) family contract
  • Disposal and procurement processes
  • Total cost of ownership analysis

Skill

  • Computer literate
  • Strategic thinking and decision making
  • Strong analytical
  • Strong communication
  • Work and interact effectively with senior levels
  • Facilitation
  • Administrative
  • Attention to detail
  • Methodical
  • Business acumen
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal
  • Presentation
  • Negotiation strategy development and implementatio

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage long-term disposal contracts on behalf of the operating units.
  • Operate and handle the entire commercial process for the disposals as a centre of excellence.
  • Research, analyse and advise customers regarding optimum disposal practices per commodity.
  • Enhance the investment recovery of a commodity utilisation.
  • Provide statistical input to the operating units, division environmental and waste management committees.
  • Train, coach, and mentor employees.

“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/National Higher Diploma in Commerce/Engineering/Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, disposal, commercial and supply

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