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Senior Manager Security Operations

Eskom

South AfricaManager · Not statedCloses Tuesday, 10 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 29 Oct 2026
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About this role

Role overview

Introduction

Area of specialization: Reporting to the General Manager office of the Group Executive, the Senior Manager Security will be responsible to formulate and direct the execution of an integrated security operations strategy aligned with the overall Eskom security function direction.

Business Unit: Office of the Group Executive

Department: Security Management

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required

  • Behavioral:

o Professionalism o Integrity o Emotional maturity o Living the Eskom values o Trustworthiness

  • Leadership:

o Team leader and member

Inspire, motivate and develop a management team o Lead at management level consisting of middle and junior managers o Capacity building for a national security portfolio o Talent Management o Stakeholder management and conflict resolution

  • Knowledge:

o Extensive understanding of security risks, threats facing security operations and construction sites o Thorough knowledge and understanding of legislation governing security o Good understanding of project management principles o Good understanding of business ethics principles

  • Skills:

o Negotiation o Risk Management o Conflict resolution o Strategic planning and development o Critical and analytical thinking o Innovative o Motivator

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Key Responsibilities

  • Formulate and lead the implementation of Eskom’s security operations and crime

prevention strategy.

  • Manage the delivery of professional security services
  • Manage internal and external stakeholder relations.
  • Ensure security compliance and governance.
  • Manage security resources.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

o B Degree in Security Management/ Policing/ Law/ Forensic Investigations at a NQF7 level with 360 credits, or a

o B Tech in Security Management/ Policing/ Law/ Forensic Investigations at a NQF7 level with 360 credits, or a

o Advanced Diploma in Security Management/ Policing/ Law/ Forensic Investigations at a NQF7 level with 360 credits.

Experience

o 10 Years senior security management experience.

Professional Registration Body

o Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) grade “A” or higher.

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.

“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.”

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

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