Senior Advisor Strategy Execution

Interdot Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is seeking a Senior Advisor Strategy Execution to guide the implementation of corporate strategies within the Finance Corporate Strategy Development team. This pivotal role involves aligning operational planning with strategic objectives, facilitating risk assessments, and ensuring effective strategy execution across the organization. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a strategy execution environment.
• Experience in aligning organizational planning with strategy.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate strategy execution by aligning operational planning to Eskom's strategy.
• Monitor and review divisional business plans and strategic initiatives.
• Drive communication and development of aligned business plans.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Risk Management

Performance Management

Education

B Degree / B Tech in Business Management, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences, or Engineering

Job description

Job Opportunity at Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, a state-owned company wholly owned by the South African government, is seeking dynamic and results-oriented professionals to join our Finance Corporate Strategy Development team as Senior Advisors.

In this pivotal role, you will contribute to shaping the future of energy in the nation by developing and implementing corporate strategies and scenario planning.

Eskom offers immense opportunities for career growth and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Mission

Eskom is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Advisor Strategy Execution to provide effective strategy execution support within the 'functional leader' model. This role aims to guide and enable the realization of Eskom's corporate business plan and strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate and guide strategy execution by aligning organizational and operational planning to Eskom's strategy, including:

• Cascading the strategy across business domains to ensure consistency in themes, objectives, initiatives, KPIs, and targets, using balanced scorecards and dashboards.
• Linking strategy with core business processes to focus on critical operational initiatives.
• Integrating financial, human resources, and other resource planning with the Corporate Business Plan.
• Operationalizing strategy through process models.
• Influencing IT planning to support strategy execution through aligned investments.
• Guiding human resources alignment and employee performance management.
• Facilitating risk and resilience assessments into business plans.
• Defining operational dashboards based on strategic objectives and processes.
• Contributing to the development of key plans like the Shareholder's Compact and Long-Term Plan.
• Driving communication and development of aligned business plans.
• Monitoring and reviewing divisional business plans and strategic initiatives for effectiveness and benefits realization.
• Guiding risk management and adjusting strategies based on cause-and-effect testing.
• Participating in organizational and functional strategy reviews.

Drive and coordinate effective strategy execution by:

• Influencing leadership to take ownership of strategy execution.
• Contextualizing the strategic change agenda across all organizational levels.
• Facilitating leadership alignment and training programs.
• Supporting the delivery of the Strategy and Planning portfolio, including policy implementation and benchmarking.

Minimum Requirements

B Degree / B Tech in Business Management, Finance, Commerce, Social Sciences, or Engineering at NQF 7 with Credits. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a strategy execution environment.

Applicants should submit a detailed CV (no certificates or references at this stage). The closing date for applications is 24 April.

Additional Information

Eskom is committed to employment equity and diversity. Preference may be given to candidates from under-represented groups. The organization reserves the right not to fill the position. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Eskom is a smoke-free environment. If not contacted within 28 days post-closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Job function: Accounting / Auditing, Finance, and Consulting. Industry: Staffing and Recruiting. Employment type: Full-time. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.