Senior Advisor Information Management Engineering

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

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a Senior Advisor Information Management Engineering in South Africa to lead the information management and IT strategy for engineering. The role focuses on governance, systems development, and business intelligence to support Generation Engineering objectives.

The position requires substantial experience in engineering information management, strong governance capabilities, and collaboration with leadership across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of engineering information and IT/IM systems.
• Ability to implement governance frameworks for information management and IT.
• Knowledge of engineering information management processes and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Plan strategically engineering Information management (IM) /IT infrastructure.
• Develop and implement functional systems aligned with vision and strategy.
• Custodian of engineering knowledge management.
• Manage engineering information IT/IM architecture and technology.
• Govern engineering information management IS governance frameworks.
• Provide consulting to leadership on IM/IT initiatives.

Skills

Information management

Project management

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Intergraph Smart Plant

Aveva

ProjectWise

CAD tools

Oracle databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Advisor Information Management Engineering

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 3 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Energy and Power Engineering

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: G16Area of specialization: To provide an asset information management portfolio thatprovides engineering and design business intelligence and information at therequired levels to the organisation to meet Generation Engineering objectives.Department: GX Head Office EngineeringBusiness Unit: Asset Information ManagementLocation: MWP

Leadership

• Build effective relationships and delivery on expectations.
• Coaching
• Mentoring

Behavioral

• Strong drive to learn.
• Be results and delivery focused.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism

Knowledge

• Generation information technology/information management systems and management
• Project and contract management principles and contracting processes
• Intergraph Smart Plant Enterprise Software Suite
• Bentley Suite of Tools including ProjectWise and Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) Software
• Aveva Engineering and Data Management Tools
• Solution Development through applying latest technologies and methodologies
• Microsoft Office and Eskom communication technology
• Oracle databases
• Business process analysis and optimisation
• Quality and data integrity management
• Information technology /information management systems and infrastructure auditing
• Scenario planning and modelling
• Information technology /information management strategy development/implementation
• Strategy and business case development
• Generation engineering and design business process
• Generation and/or Generation engineering information technology /information management system and management

Key Responsibilities

• Plan strategically engineering Information management (IM) /information technology (IT) infrastructure.
• Develop and implement functional systems in-line with systems and tools technology vision, strategy and direction setting.
• Be the custodian of engineering knowledge management.
• Manage engineering information technology/information management architecture and technology.
• Manage engineering information management/information system (IS) governance frameworks.
• Be responsible for specialised investigations and recommendations on solutions for digital transformation initiatives.
• Manage information technology/information management service level agreements.
• Provide a consulting service to leadership and information management/information system functionaries.

Qualification(s):

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diploma in Engineering/Computer Science/ Information Systems/Information Technology at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience:

5 Years experience in an engineering environment in Eskom information technology/information management environment or business and or control and instrumentation (C&I) process control information technology/information management.

Disclaimer

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.