By | January 17, 2019

Eskom: General Manager Information Technology Vacancy 2019

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 : 1/24/2019

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 2018, 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

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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

“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.”