Senior Advisor Project Contracts X5 (Fixed Term Contract – 36 months)

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a Senior Advisor Project Contracts X5 to manage complex project contracts and provide advisory services during project execution. Based at Megawatt Park, Gauteng, you will work with the Group Investigations and Security business unit to ensure contractual integrity and delivery.

Responsibilities include providing project contracts advisory service to project teams, managing contractual quality requirements, inputting to the commercial process, planning complex

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts management for complex projects.
• Knowledge of earned value management (EVM).
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Familiarity with quantity surveying concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide project contracts advisory service to project team.
• Manage the contractual quality requirements of complex projects and relevant aspects of plant commissioning.
• Provide input to the commercial process.
• Plan complex project contracts.
• Prepare contract detailed progress and completion reports.

Skills

Contracts management

Earned value management

Planning and scheduling

Quantity surveying

Analysis/judgement/problem solving

Education

B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/ Human Sciences (NQF7, 360 credits)

Job description

Senior Advisor Project Contracts X5 (Fixed Term Contract – 36 months)

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: General Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: X15Area of specialization: To manage complex project contracts and provide advisory services to the team during project executionBusiness Unit: Group Investigations and SecurityLocation: Megawatt Park, GautengReference Number: 50969777MZClosing Date: 23 September 2026

Behavioural

• Resilience and flexibility
• Integrity and values
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness

Leadership

• Achievement oriented
• Business acumen
• Coaching and mentoring
• Providing direction through change
• Developing organisational talent
• Working with authority

Knowledge

• Contracts management
• Earned value management (EVM)
• Planning and scheduling
• Quantity surveying

Skill

• Analysis/judgement/problem solving
• Planning and organising
• Communication and engagement
• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making

Key Responsibilities

• Provide project contracts advisory service to project team
• Manage the contractual quality requirements of complex projects and relevant aspects of plant commissioning
• Provide input to the commercial process
• Plan complex project contracts
• Prepare contract detailed progress and completion reports

“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.”

Qualification(s)

• B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/Commerce/ Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Experience

• 5 years’ experience in Contracts management/project management in the built