General Manager IT/ OT Project Delivery

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in South Africa seeks an experienced General Manager IT OT Project Delivery to lead IT and OT project portfolios, ensure timely delivery within budget and align projects with business goals across units. Reporting to the CIO, you will drive process integration, governance and stakeholder collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking and strong project management across complex IT/OT environments, with permanent or fixed-term contract options available.

Qualifications

• B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits.
• B Tech in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits.
• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT and OT projects on time within budget.
• Provide direction, leadership and oversee project portfolio in the business units.
• Align IT and OT projects with organisation business goals and integrate project processes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and business units.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through projects.
• Manage project prioritisation across business units.
• Communicate project status to business units.

Skills

IT/OT PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic thinking

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

SDLC/PMBOK

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Team building

Education

B Degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business Admin

B Tech in IT/CS/Engineering/Business Admin

Advanced Diploma in IT/CS/Engineering/Business Admin

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: IT-Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: EEE.Department: Project Delivery IT OT.Business Unit: Group Technology.Reporting to Chief Technology and Information Officer, the General Manager IT OT Project Delivery will be responsible for providing direction, leadership and alignment for all Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT) projects across Eskom’s business units, overseeing project portfolios, integrating project processes, managing resources, mitigating risks, driving innovation, continuous improvement and ensuring business units receivesuccessful project delivery on time and within budget.*Please note that the successful candidate can be appointed as either a permanent employee or on a Fixed Term Contract basis*

Skills and Competencies Required

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Focused
• Ethical
• Coaching and mentoring
• Promote teamwork
• Strategic thinking
• Networking
• Target orientated
• Strong ownership
• Business relationship
• General IT and OT understanding
• Workflow knowledge
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)/Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Process mapping
• (PERT) planning
• Strategic dependency focus maps
• Project management, finance, life cycle, methodology
• Strong financial and negotiation
• Strategic planning
• Contracts management
• Problem solving
• General management and expertise
• Strong communication
• Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
• Critical thinking
• Negotiation

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT and OT projects on time within budget.
• Provide direction, leadership and oversee project portfolio in the business units.
• Align IT and OT projects with organisation business goals and integrate project processes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and business units.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement through projects.
• Manage project prioritisation across business units.
• Communicate project status to business units.

Qualification(s)

• B Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits or
• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Related Minimum Experience

• 10 Year’s extensive experience in IT and OT project management and delivery in environments of large and complex IT/OT organisations.

Professional Registration Body

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.”