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Senior Advisor Materials Management

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 mentor, coach and advise on the compliance Materials Management Processes and Procedures, Supply Chain Operations training as well as to recommend opportunities to optimise the Materials Management functions' performance.

Department: P&SCM

Business Unit: Logistics

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Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, JHB

Reference number: 50963295SMC Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Job description

Behavioral

  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Trustworthiness
  • Professionalism

Leadership

  • Team Player
  • Motivating Teams
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Developing
  • Decision Making

Knowledge

  • Safety Regulations
  • Disciplinary Codes
  • Legal Policy and Procedural Knowledge
  • Internal Audits
  • Budgets (Financial and Management Accounting)
  • Business Acumen
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Skill
  • Extensive Supply Chain Management experience
  • Project Management Skills and knowledge
  • Generation Business Units Experience
  • Networking Skills
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Ability to Work and Interact Effectively at BU Levels
  • Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
  • Computer Literacy
  • Auditing Skills

Attributes

  • Positive Attitude
  • Computer Literacy
  • SAP ERP System
  • MS Office

Assessment

  • Behavioural
  • Leadership
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Attributes

Key Responsibilities

  • Mentoring and coaching of the BU / Region learners and GITs
  • Initiate and lead the Materials Management Assurance function
  • Advises all divisional business units and regions on materials management and warehousing processes and procedures.
  • Consult with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Materials Management & Warehousing requirements are understood
  • Evaluate and coordinate SCOPS related projects

“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.”

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

  • B Degree/BTech /National Higher Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Finance at NQF 7 with 360 Credits.

Related Minimum Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Operations.
  • Professional Registration Body: Not Applicable
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