Re-advert: Senior Advisor Prof Project Development x2

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in South Africa seeks two Senior Advisor - Prof Project Development to lead pre-feasibility and business planning for new capacity projects and upgrades at Megawatt Park and associated sites. The role demands strong project development expertise and collaboration across disciplines with PMBOK-aligned practices.

You will research capacity concepts, compile feasibility studies and business cases, manage interfaces, and contribute to training and development, while ensuring

Qualifications

• PMBOK knowledge and project lifecycle understanding.
• Environmental requirements for infrastructure projects.
• OHS Act familiarity.
• Cost analysis and economic evaluation.
• Contract compilation and management.

Responsibilities

• Research new capacity concepts.
• Conduct pre-feasibility level analysis of potential capacity projects.
• Compile feasibility studies and business cases.
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines and management.
• Prepare documentation related to project development deliverables.
• Provide training and development.

Skills

Analytical

Technical problem-solving

Communication and presentation

Negotiation

Budgeting

Financial decision making

Technical report writing

Computer literate

Adapt to change

Education

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/Human Science

Job description

Re-advert: Senior Advisor Prof Project Development x2

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 17 July 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Planning

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Task Grade: P16Area of specialisation: To provide technical and business inputs to the conceptualisation,pre–feasibility studies and business planning of new capacity projects and existing plantcapacity upgrades.Department: Grid Planning and DevelopmentBusiness Unit: Project DevelopmentLocation: Megawatt Park

Skills and Competencies Required

Behavioural

Leadership

• Team player
• Motivating teams
• Coaching, mentoring and development of young professionals.

Knowledge

• Areas of project management body of knowledge (PMBOK)
• Project lifecycle models
• Environmental requirements for infrastructure projects
• Occupational, health and safety (OHS) Act
• Technical or commercial project development
• Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
• Cost analysis and economic evaluation
• Project management
• Contract compilation and management

Skills

• Analytical
• Technical problem-solving
• Communication and presentation
• Negotiation
• Budgeting
• Financial decision making
• Technical report writing
• Computer literate and proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Learn and adapt to change

Key Responsibilities

• Research new capacity concepts
• Conduct pre-feasibility level analysis of potential capacity projects
• Compile feasibility studies and business cases
• Interaction with other disciplines and departments and management of interfaces, business requirements and queries, problems, etc.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation related to project development deliverables
• Provide training and development

“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 underrepresented 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 Built Environment/Commerce/Human Science at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Professional Registration:

Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as Professional Engineer or
Professional Engineering Technologist/ The South African Council for the Project
and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as a Professional Project
Manager or Professional Construction Project Manager

Experience:

Four years related experience in project management and/or project development environment.