Government EntityESKOM
    LocationGauteng, Sunninghill
    Reference Numbereskom_005932
    SalaryMarket Related
    Centre / LocationSunninghill
    Closing DateJuly 29, 2026
    Source and Applicationeskomcareers.ci.hr

    Position: Senior Manager Project Portfolio Delivery

    Grade: EEE

    Area of Specialisation: Reporting to the General Manager Project, the Senior Manager Project Portfolio Delivery will be responsible for providing direction and leadership to project management teams for planning, formulating, managing, and maintaining professional project support strategies, services, resources and controls necessary for the success of the portfolio.

    Department: Gx Strategic Portfolio and Client Office

    Business Unit: Gx Head Office

    Requirements

    Qualification(s):   ·       B Degree in Built Environment/ Commerce/ Human Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 credits ·       B. Tech in Built Environment/ Commerce/ Human Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 credits ·       Advanced Diploma in Built Environment/ Commerce/ Human Sciences at NQF 7 with 360 credits.Experience:·  10 years’ related experience in portfolio, programme and project management or construction management.Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.“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.”  “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.” 

    Duties

    Skills and Competencies Required·       Behavioural: o   Resilience and flexibilityo   Dealing with complexityo   Working with authorityo   Providing direction through changeo   Strategic thinkingo   Integrity and valueso   Building cross boundary relationships  ·       Leadership: o   Strategy generation and alignmento   Change leadership.o   Stakeholder mobilisation managemento   Embrace diversity.o   Emotional maturityo   Building/developing teamso   Business acumeno   Teamwork /collaborationo   Delegation of authority and responsibility·       Knowledge: o   Construction managemento   Project managemento   Engineeringo   Earned value management (EVM)o   Planning and schedulingo   Contracts managemento   Quantity surveyingo   Cost engineering and managemento   Financial managemento   General managemento   Portfolio strategic alignmento   Portfolio governance, performance, communication, risk, stakeholder management.·       Skill: o   Analytical/problem-solving.o   Client focuso   Organisational communicationo   Developing organisational talento   Negotiation, persuasiveness, and conflict resolutiono   Planning and organisingo   Strategic functional leadershipo   Judgement and decision makingo   InfluencingKey Responsibilities·       Position and provide strategic leadership and oversight for the management and integration of projects and programmes within the portfolio.·       Direct and report on portfolio performance according to the benefits realization process, governance framework and contractual requirements.·       Direct and report on financial performance of the portfolio.·       Position and direct strategic relationships with key stakeholders for delivery of the portfolio.·       Direct and influence the execution of portfolio projects.·       Lead and manage the portfolio management team performance.·       Position and direct controls for planning, scheduling, accounting and costing for delivery of the portfolio.

    Source / Circular Reference

    eskomcareers.ci.hr