General Manager Business Development

Eskom Holdings Soc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a General Manager Business Development in Gauteng. You will lead the identification and development of new market products and services within the energy sector and manage stakeholder relationships. Requires a B Degree in relevant field and 10 years of leadership experience. Commitment to equality and diversity is emphasized. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 10 years successful track record at middle and senior management level in managing business opportunities, preferably in the energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and manage business opportunities.
• Formulate strategy and implementation plans for identified opportunities.
• Manage customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify and manage risks.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance.

Skills

Integrity

Honesty

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

Ability to build effective relationships

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Customer relationship management

Risk management

Education

B Degree in Engineering / Commerce / Business Management / Project Management

B Tech in Engineering / Commerce / Business Management / Project Management

Job description

Introduction

Position / Task Grade : EEE. Department : Distribution. Business Unit : Head Office.

Duration : 3 years Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the Group Executive Distribution, the General Manager Business Development will be responsible for leading the strategic identification and development of new market products and services and related technology business opportunities for Distribution to achieve strategic business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Skills and Competencies Required

• Behavioural : o Integrityo Honestyo Trustworthinesso Professionalism
• Leadership : o Ability to build effective relationships and deliver on expectationso Team leadero Motivating teamso Strategic thinkingo Giving direction and purposeo Emotional intelligence
• Knowledge : o In depth knowledge and insight of the Energy Industryo Knowledge of Eskom and divisional businesso Understanding of Eskom Holdings business direction and business caseo Service level agreements and contract managemento Marketing and business development processeso Relevant processes, policies, guidelines, and legislationo Ability to maintain and develop financial controls in terms of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Skills : o Negotiation and decision makingo Written and verbal communicationo General managemento Customer relationship management and interpersonalo Project development control, management and deliveryo Risk managemento Funding acquisition and financial planningo Sound people management acumeno Stakeholder management

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, screen, and manage business opportunities.
• Formulate strategy and implementation plans for identified opportunities.
• Manage customer, stakeholder portfolios and relationships.
• Lead activities and resources.
• Identify and manage risks.
• Ensure safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ).

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification(s) :

• B Degree in Engineering / Commerce / Business Management / Project Management at NQF7 with credits or a
• B Tech in Engineering / Commerce / Business Management / Project Management at NQF7 with credits Experience :
• 10 Years successful track record at middle and senior management level in the management of business opportunities and developments, with leadership experience, preferably in the energy sector.

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.