Senior Advisor Environmental Management- Air Quality

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Advisor Environmental Management – Air Quality CoE. This permanent role focuses on managing environmental risks related to air quality and emissions, within Eskom's Gx Office of the GELocation Megawatt Park.

The position requires a strong background in environmental management, emissions reporting, and related legislation, with a leadership mindset to drive air quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Experience with environmental auditing and due diligence.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support and advisory service for Generation Air Quality.
• Ensure Eskom complies with applicable environmental laws and permits.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance related to air quality.

Skills

Communication

Dispute resolution

Report writing

Excel proficiency

Education

B Degree / B Tech / Advanced Diploma in Natural Sciences / Environmental Management

Job description

Senior Advisor Environmental Management- Air Quality CoE

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 1 June 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental and Fishing

Location: Gauteng

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position: Senior Advisor Environmental Management – Air Quality CoE Position/Task Grade: G15Area of specialization: To provide support and assurance to Eskom in identifying and managing environmental related risks related to Generation Air Quality andemission management issues.Department: Environmental ManagementBusiness Unit: Gx Office of the GELocation: Megawatt Park

Leadership

• Pulling together
• Promote teamwork
• Encourage right behavior
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to deliver on expectations
• Coaching and mentoring

Behavioral

• Safety consciousness

Knowledge

• Change and environmental management, auditing
• Application of the full range of environmental management tools relevant to air quality and emissions reporting
• Concepts, principles and processes associated with integrated risk management
• Construction, use and application of relevant environmental reports i.e. research, performance, due diligence, annual, environmental expenditure, NAEIS etc., reports
• Eskom environmental management strategy, business plans, policies and procedures in respect of Generation and air quality
• Operation of emission management technology at coal fired power stations
• Obtaining and maintaining environmental authorizations and licences related to air quality
• Purpose, structure and application requirements of environmental laws and other related legislation and requirements related to air quality and emission management
• Identify relevant research topics and conduct environmental research, investigation and analysis related to air quality

Skill

• Communication at all levels
• Conduct competence assessments, environmental due-diligence and audits
• Dispute resolution
• Report writing and presentation
• Computer literate – high degree, especially in Excel

Key Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support and advisory service in respect of Generation Air Quality.
• Ensure Eskom complies with legal requirements.
• Monitor and measure environmental performance.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Natural Sciences/Environmental Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience

5 (Five) Years’ Experience in Environmental Management with experience in air quality and emission management

Disclaimer

“ 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 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.”

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.