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Project and Programme Management · Full-time

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Senior Advisor Prof Project Development x2

Eskom

South AfricaSenior · Not statedCloses Sunday, 15 November 2026, 23:59 SASTChecked 13 Nov 2026
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About this role

Role overview

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: P16

Area of specialisation: To provide technical and business inputs to the conceptualisation, pre–feasibility studies and business planning of new capacity projects and existing plant capacity upgrades.

Department: Grid Planning and Development

Business Unit: Project Development

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Location: Megawatt Park

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

 Behavioural o Passion o Patience o Perseverance o Explorative nature o Integrity o Honesty o Trustworthiness o Professionalism o Self-driven

 Leadership: o Team player o Motivating teams o Coaching, mentoring and development of young professionals.

 Knowledge: o Areas of project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) o Project lifecycle models o Environmental requirements for infrastructure projects o Occupational, health and safety (OHS) Act o Technical or commercial project development o Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation o Cost analysis and economic evaluation o Project management o Contract compilation and management

 Skills: o Analytical o Technical problem-solving o Communication and presentation o Negotiation o Budgeting o Financial decision making o Technical report writing o Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft applications o Learn and adapt to change

Key Responsibilities

 Research new capacity concepts  Conduct pre-feasibility level analysis of potential capacity projects  Compile feasibility studies and business cases  Interaction with other disciplines and departments and management of interfaces, business requirements and queries, problems, etc.  Coordinate and prepare documentation related to project development deliverables  Provide training and development

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“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

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):  B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Science at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Professional Registration

 Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as Professional Engineer or

Professional Engineering Technologist/ The South African Council for the Project

and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Project Manager or Professional Construction Project Manager.

Experience

 Four years related experience in project management and/or project development environment

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