Overview
Eskom is seeking a Senior Advisor Quantity Surveying for a permanent position within the Finance Department at Lethabo Power Station in Deneysville, Free State. This role, graded G15, focuses on providing expert quantity surveying advisory and support to projects, covering contract collation, costing, payment certification, evaluation, and dispute resolution to meet contract management service needs from a central database. The position is in the Electricity, Energy & Water Supply industry and offers market-related remuneration. It is not designated as an EE (Employment Equity) position.
What you will do
Key responsibilities for this role include:
* Performing functions and advising on quantity surveying standard services throughout the project life cycle.
* Drafting cost estimates for capital investment projects.
* Monitoring consultants, contractors, and supplier performance regarding quantity and cost.
* Drafting, reviewing, measuring, and controlling the effectiveness of enquiry documentation.
* Reconciling and forecasting expenditure.
* Mentoring and coaching quantity surveying employees.
* Complying with relevant Eskom and site governance and safety, health, environment, risk, and quality (SHERQ) requirements.
Requirements (from the original advert)
* **Qualification(s):** B degree/B Tech/Advance Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Construction/Economics at NQF7 with 360 credits.
* **Experience:** 5 years related experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering/cost management/engineering and construction contracts/project management in the built environment.
Who should apply
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate:
* **Behavioural attributes:** Professionalism, trustworthiness, honesty, resilience and flexibility, integrity and values.
* **Leadership qualities:** Achievement orientation, business acumen, capability for coaching and mentoring, teamwork/collaboration, ability to provide direction through change, and working with authority.
* **Key knowledge areas:** Quantity surveying, construction management, earned value management (EVM), planning and scheduling, project management, contracts management, and cost engineering and management.
* **Essential skills:** Analytical thinking, sound judgement, problem solving, negotiation, planning and organising, capability to deal with complexity, decision making, influencing and persuading, and effective communication and engagement.
Deadline
4 November 2026
Reference
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/eskom-vacancies-17
Source: govpage
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Job description
ESKOM
SENIOR ADVISOR QUANTITY SURVEYING - LETHABO POWER STATION
Listing reference: eskom_007525
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 4 November 2026
Position summary
Industry:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category:Quantity Surveying
Location:Deneysville
Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related
EE position:No
Introduction
Position: Senior Advisor Quantity Surveying, Task Grade: G15, Area of specialization: To provide quantity surveying advisory and support service to the project regarding contracts collation, costing, payment certification, evaluation and dispute resolution to meet the contract management services needs from a central database, Department: Finance, Business Unit: Lethabo Power Station, Location: Lethabo Power Station – Free State
Job description
Behavioural:
• Professionalism
• Trustworthiness
• Honesty
• Resilience and flexibility
• Integrity and values
Leadership:
• Achievement oriented
• Business acumen
• Coaching and mentoring
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Providing direction through change
• Working with authority
Knowledge:
• Quantity surveying
• Construction management
• Earned value management (EVM)
• Planning and scheduling
• Project management
• Contracts management
• Cost engineering and management
Skill:
• Analytical
• Judgement
• Problem solving
• Negotiation
• Planning and organising
• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making
• Influencing and persuading
• Communication and engagement
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform functions and advise on quantity surveying standard services provided throughout the project life cycle.
• Draft cost estimates for capital investment projects.
• Monitor consultants, contractors and supplier performance (quantity and cost).
• Draft, review, measure and control effectiveness of enquiry documentation.
• Reconcile and forecast expenditure.
• Mentor and coach quantity surveying employees.
• Comply with relevant Eskom and site governance and safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) requirements.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
• B degree/B Tech/Advance Diploma in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Construction/Economics at NQF7 with 360 credits
Experience:
• 5 years related experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering/cost management/ engineering and construction contracts/project management in the built environment
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SENIOR ADVISOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Listing reference: eskom_005138
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 November 2026
Position summary
Industry:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category:Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Location:Western Cape
Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related
EE position:Yes
Introduction
Position: Senior Advisor Engineering Services (Generation) Koeberg NPS. Position/Task Grade: G15. Area of specialization: To provide an engineering support service to the division. Department: Radiation Protection & Chemistry Management. Business Unit: Koeberg Power Station. Location: Western Cape.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Implement plant management processes across the division.
2. Monitor and report on engineering process compliance.
3. Lead peer reviews and ensure continuous improvement.
4. Manage the system tracking and maintenance function.
5. Perform risk analysis.
6. Ensure policy and legislation compliance.
Competencies Required:
1) Behavioural:
• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Customer focused
• Ethical
• Safety consciousness
2) Leadership:
• Team player
• Mentoring and coaching subordinates
3) Knowledge:
• Plant fundamental policies
• Extensive knowledge of national and international engineering codes and standards.
• Engineering theory
• Relevant processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
• Root cause analysis
4) Skill:
• Technical problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Technical report writing skills
• Financial management skills
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
• B Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma Technical at NQF7 with 360 credits.
Related Minimum Experience:
• 5 years technical experience.
Professional Registration Body:
• Not Applicable
Disclaimer
“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.”
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SENIOR PHYSICIST PROF NUCLEAR
Listing reference: eskom_005132
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 November 2026
Position summary
Industry:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category:Chemistry, Physics and Biology
Location:Western Cape
Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related
EE position:Yes
Introduction
Position: Senior Physicist Prof Nuclear (Generation) Koeberg NPS. Position/Task Grade: P15. Area of specialization: To provide scientific and technical support, assurance and investigation function to ensure radiological and nuclear safety. Department: Radiation Protection & Chemistry Management. Business Unit: Koeberg Power Station. Location: Western Cape.
Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Approve philosophies and technical standards, procedures, work practices and specifications.
2. Ensure compliance with relevant scientific, technical and regulatory requirements.
3. Conduct research into new technologies and commission new complex products, equipment, material and services.
4. Provide advanced support services.
5. Participate and represent Eskom at national and international forums.
Competencies Required:
1) Behavioural:
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Safety consciousness
2) Leadership:
• Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
• Coaching and mentoring
• Results and delivery focused, meet deadlines
• Work as part of a team as well as head a team of professionals
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):
• BSc Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Physics/Mathematics/Applied Radiation Sciences and Technology/Engineering Sciences at NQF8 with 480 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
• 4 years’ experience in Radiation Protection functions which includes as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles, operational, dosimetry, effluent management, radwaste management, plant systems, emergency response and nuclear analysis and reactor physics.
Professional Registration Body:
• South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
Disclaimer
“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.”
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CHIEF ADVISOR ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN
Listing reference: eskom_007496
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 November 2026
Position summary
Industry:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category:HR Management
Location:Sunninghill
Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related
EE position:No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To optimise organisational architecture and structures by continually reviewing and redesigning the organizational relationships and structures to support the achievement of business objectives and priorities, oversee organisational design products and services, provide both strategic and transactional subject matter expert advice, and ensure the resolution of complex service requests and issues. Department: Org Culture & Performance Business Unit: Org Design & Change Management Location: Magawatt Park Reference Number: 50946008LS Closing Date: 02 November 2026
Job description
Behavioural
· Integrity
· Professionalism
· Ambitious
· Inquisitive
· Work ethic
Leadership
· Grow people and build capability
· Ignite passion
· Promote teamwork
· Encourage the right behaviour
· Promote open and transparent communication
· Mentoring and coaching
· Share information
· Learning orientated
Knowledge
· Specialist knowledge in the design and development methodology
· Application of standardised organisational design methodologies and tools
· Architecture of Integrated Information systems (ARIS)
· Qualitative and quantitative research and development
· Project management principles and application
· Organisational design principles and processes
· Business models and organisational processes and systems
Skill
· Analytical thinking
· Facilitation
· Communication
· Computer literate
· Adjustment/flexibility
· Organised, prudence
Key Responsibilities
· Design and implement organisational structures
· Design and research methodologies/ typologies for increased effectiveness of
organisational structures and relationships
· Formulate and execute organisational design strategy and policy
· Provide of strategic advice and central delivery
“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.”
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
· B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/
Business Management/Technology/ Commerce at NQF7 with 360 credits.
Related Experience:
· 7 years’ relevant specialist experience in areas of organisation development or consulting or human resources
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CHIEF ADVISOR PERFORMANCE AND TALENT MANAGEMENT
Listing reference: eskom_007502
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 November 2026
Position summary
Industry:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category:HR Management
Location:Sunninghill
Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related
EE position:No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: G17 Area of specialization: To provide for strategic oversight, design and implementation and continuous optimisation of organisation’s performance and talent management frameworks, policies, procedures, tools, and methodologies while ensuring effective integration with consequence management, and organisational strategy to embed a high-performance culture, strengthen accountability, and enable sustained organisational performance. Department: Performance and Talent Business Unit: Performance and Talent Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50977959LS Closing Date: 02 November 2026
Job description
Behavioural
· Professionalism
· Adherence to Human Capital code of professional conduct,
· Credibility,
· Trustworthiness
· Ethical conduct
Leadership
· Living the organisational vision and values
· Developing and growing people
· Ignite passion and commitment
· Leading, consulting, and influencing stakeholders toward continuous improvement
· •Fostering teamwork and collaboration
Knowledge
· Performance and talent management models, frameworks and tools.
· Performance and talent management technologies
· Organisational policies, procedures and processes
· Human Resources related legislation
· Performance and talent management practices
· Organisational behaviour (organisational development, change management, team dynamics)
· Research and development methodologies (qualitative and quantitative)
· Project management principles
Skill
· Strategy and policy development
· Analytical thinking
· Research and solution design
· Project management
· Facilitation and consultation
· Problem-solving and decision-making
· Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, champion, and communicate talent management systems
· Design, implement and optimise performance management policies, frameworks and Systems
· Define and execute organisation wide talent management strategies
· Scan, analyse, interpret and communicate environmental, legislative and best-practice developments. scanning, information analysis and interpretation, and communication
· Provide strategic advisory service with assurance, risk and compliance oversight
· Provide strategic project leadership and governance
· Provide strategic advisory support across the organisation
“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.”
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
· B Degree/B Tech/Advanced Diploma in Human Resources/Industrial Psychology/Business Management/ Commerce/Technical at NQF7 with 360 credits
Related Experience:
· 7 years’ extensive experience in performance, talent management, human capital or consulting environments.
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OFFICER PERFORMANCE REPORTING
Listing reference: eskom_007503
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 November 2026
Position summary
Industry:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category:HR Administration
Location:Sunninghill
Contract:Permanent
Remuneration:Market Related
EE position:No
Introduction
Position/Task Grade: T12 Area of specialization: To maintain performance scorecards for critical functions of the business, measure key performance indicators and provide analysis and recommendations for improvement. To coordinate and support the compilation of shared services business results and human resources business reports. Department: Performance and Talent Business Unit: Performance and Talent Location: Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50544210LS Closing Date: 02 November 2026.
Job description
Behavioural
· Integrity
· Professionalism
· Appreciation of sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality
Leadership
· Team Player
Knowledge
· Human resources policies, processes and systems
· Excellent understanding of shared services key performance indicators (KPIs)
· Performance management
Skill
· Systems, applications and products (SAP)
· Statistical tools and models
· Microsoft Office (MS) Excel automation, advanced formulas, macros
· Advanced MS suite Excel, PowerPoint and Word
· Customer service orientation
· Planning and organising
· Communication and presentation
· Analytical
· Convert data into meaningful information
Key Responsibilities
· Analyse and report on Human Resources (HR) division activities
· Coordinate and gather information
· Adhere to and support the performance reporting strategy
· Adhere to quality assurance processes
“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.”
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
· National Diploma/National N Diploma in Human Resources/Information
Management/Information Systems/Sciences/Statistics at NQF6 with 240 credits
Related Experience:
· 3 years’ experience in data analytics, reporting methodology or statistical modelling
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