General Manager Information Technology (NTCSA)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NTCSA invites applications for General Manager Information Technology to lead the IT strategy, governance and leadership for reliable systems aligned with the organisation's business goals. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape, direct and govern information management across the enterprise.

The role requires a B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in IT/Information Management (NQF7, 360 credits) and at least 10 years of senior IT experience in the energy sector, with strong stakeholder management,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in IT/Information Management with NQF7 and 360 credits.
• Minimum 10 years of extensive IT leadership experience in the energy sector.
• Experience in governance, risk management and compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive information technology strategy and direction.
• Direct information technology performance management and service delivery.
• Ensure information management, risk management and governance.
• Provide strategic business leadership and project leadership.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Project management

Business acumen

Strong communication

Education

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in IT/Information Management

Job description

General Manager Information Technology (NTCSA)

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 29 December 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: IT-Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Task Grade: EEE.Department: Information Management.Business Unit: Information Technology.Area of specialization: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Manager IT will be responsible for formulating the strategy and direction for leadership and governance of information technology (IT) management in the organisation to enable reliable, effective and efficient systems, processes and technologies aligned with the organisation’s business strategy and benefit the business.

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

• Credible


• Strong drive to learn


• Integrity


• Professionalism


• Safety consciousness

Leadership

• Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations


• Coaching and mentoring


• Results and delivery focused

Knowledge

• General IT and technical understanding


• Application management


• Auditing and control systems


• Software and hardware products


• IT infrastructure


• Governance requirements for state owned enterprises

Skills

• Strategic analysis and decision making


• Project and contracts management


• Business acumen


• Strong financial and negotiation


• Strong communication

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive the implementation of information technology strategy and strategic direction


• Direct information technology performance management and service delivery


• Ensure information management, risk management and governance


• Provide strategic business (financial and commercial) leadership


• Provide strategic project leadership


• Manage interested parties’ relations

Qualification(s)

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/Information Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

Experience

• 10 years of extensive information technology experience in the energy industry at senior management level.

Disclaimer

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

“NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.”

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