CHIEF ADVISOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites applications for a general management role focused on planning, managing, and monitoring product development activities within the Customer Development unit. The position requires driving innovation, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to regulatory requirements in Gauteng, Megawatt Park.

Candidates should have a B Degree/BTech/Advanced Diploma and 7+ years of experience in business planning, innovation, or technology development, with strong leadership and IT

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business planning, innovation including product development or technology development.
• Strong knowledge of market rules and IT systems in a corporate setting.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislation amendments and industry best practices.
• Ensure product innovation and market competitiveness.
• Provide market training and stakeholder relations management.
• Lead and develop a cohesive, high-performing team.

Skills

Negotiation & engagement

Business understanding

Independent work

Leadership & team building

Communication (written & verbal)

Business acumen

Computer skills (MS Office)

Advanced IT proficiency

Education

B Degree/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Engineering/Finance/Economics

NQF7 with 360 credits

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: General Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: G17Area of specialization: To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of product development activities, processes and effectively andefficiently deliver on approved operational plans.Department: Customer DevelopmentBusiness Unit: Business DevelopmentLocation: Gauteng, Megawatt ParkReference Number: 50926071AWClosing Date: 11 September 2026

Leadership

• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Grow people
• Promote teamwork
• Encourage the right behaviour
• Promote open and transparent communication
• Strategic thinking

Behavioral

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness

Knowledge

• Market rules
• Information technology (IT) systems
• Troubleshooting to locate and eliminate trouble sources before problems occur
• Quality standards that meet or exceed customer requirements

Skill

• Negotiation and engagement
• Business understanding
• Work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships inside and outside the organisation
• Strong leadership and management skills to build a cohesive, innovative and productive team
• Effective written and verbal communication internal with team members and external with clients and suppliers
• Strong business acumen
• Use computer programs for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, email and internet
• Advanced level computer uses of large number of functions and can train others in the use and functionality

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislation amendments and industry best practices
• Ensure product innovation
• Provide market training
• Ensure stakeholder relations

“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.

Qualification(s):

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Engineering/Finance/ Economics at
• NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience :

• 7 Years Business planning, innovation including product
• development or technology development experience