General Manager Business Development – (CORE)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in South Africa seeks a General Manager Business Development – CORE to lead strategic identification and development of cost optimisation and revenue enhancement opportunities, reporting to the Group Executive Strategic Delivery.

The role focuses on driving efficiency, new market products, services and related technology opportunities to achieve strategic objectives. Applicants should have senior-level energy sector experience and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• B Degree or B Tech in Engineering/Commerce/Business Management/Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.
• Experience: 10 years in middle and senior management overseeing significant business opportunities and leadership in energy sector is preferred.

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).

Skills

Integrity

Trustworthiness

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

B Degree in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

B Tech in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

Job description

General Manager Business Development – (CORE)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 18 March 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Business Development

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: EEE.Department: Cost Optimisation and Revenue Enhancement.Business Unit: CORE.Reporting to the Group Executive Strategic Delivery, the General Manager Business Development will be responsible for leading the strategic identification and development of cost optimisation and revenue enhancement opportunities, including operational and financial efficiency improvement as well as new market products, services and related technology business opportunities for organisation to achieve strategic business objectives.

Qualification(s)

• B Degree in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Experience

• 10 Years successful track record at middle and senior management level in the management of significant, successful business opportunities, developments and leadership experience, preferably in the energy sector.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Ability to build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
• Team leader
• Motivating teams
• Strategic thinking
• Giving direction and purpose
• In depth knowledge and insight of the Energy Industry
• Extensive knowledge of the organisation and divisional business
• Understanding of Eskom Holdings business direction and business case
• Service level agreements and contract management
• Marketing and business development processes
• Relevant processes, policies, guidelines, and legislation
• Develop and maintain financial controls according to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Project development controls, management and delivery.
• Negotiation and decision making
• Written and verbal communication
• General management
• Customer relationship management and interpersonal
• Project development control, management and delivery
• Funding acquisition and financial planning
• Sound people management acumen

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).

Qualification(s)

• B Degree in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Engineering/ Commerce/Business Management/ Project Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Experience

• 10 Years successful track record at middle and senior management level in the management of significant, successful business opportunities, developments and 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.