Eskom: General Manager Information Technology Vacancy 2024
General Manager Information Technology(Information Technology) Megawatt Park
Position : General Manager Information Technology(Information Technology) Megawatt ParkVacancy type: Executive
Task Grade : E-Band
Area of Speacialization : To formulate the strategy and direction for Information Technology (IT) management in Eskom. Enable trusted, effective and efficient systems, processes and technologies which are aligned to Eskom’s business strategy.
Department : Information Technology
Business Unit : Information Technology
Location : South Africa (Gauteng)
Reference Number : 5000750360PAT
Closing Date : 1/24/2024
Minimum Requirements
Eskom recently completed a process of optimising Eskom’s top leadership structure to make Eskom more effective, efficient and aligned to its strategic direction. This process led to the reduction of F band roles from 21 to 9 whilst several roles have been regraded. Eskom’s sustainability and the containment of its costs remain paramount priorities. As stated in the employee communique’ dated 23 December 2024, certain critical high-level positions have become vacant. All are vital positions for Eskom’s continued operations and its ability to supply South Africa with its services.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
• B Degree / B Tech in Information Technology / Information Management
• Plus Post Graduate Business management qualification
Experience:
• 10 Years’ extensive energy industry wide experience at senior management level
Skills and Competencies
• Behavioural:
o Credible
o Strong drive to learn
o Results and delivery focused
o Integrity and professionalism
o Safe consciousness
• Leadership:
o General management expertise
o Strong communication skills
o Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations
o Coaching and mentoring
• Knowledge:
o General IT and technical understanding
o knowledge of application management
o Knowledge of auditing and control systems
o Software and hardware product knowledge
o IT infrastructure knowledge
o Knowledge of governance requirements in State Owned Companies
• Skill:
o Strategic analysis and decision making skills
o Project and contracts management skills
o Business acumen
o Strong financial and negotiation skills
o Risk analysis
Key Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
• Formulate and drive the implementation of Eskom IT strategy and strategic direction
• Eskom IT performance management and service delivery
• Information management risk management and security
• Business leadership
• Project leadership
• Interested parties relations management
• Resource management
Key Customers:
• Group Chief Executive
• Eskom executives
• IT senior managers
• IT Forums
• External interested parties
• Eskom Executive Management Committee/ Eskom governance committees