Chief Advisor Monitoring and Assurance

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy sector company in Sunninghill seeks a Chief Advisor for Monitoring and Assurance. This role demands expertise in project capital performance and implementation of controls, requiring over 7 years of related experience. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight, ensure project KPI alignment, and guide assurance processes. You will need a B Degree/B Tech in a relevant field, and skills in team collaboration and decision-making will be vital for success in this permanent position.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in monitoring and assurance/reporting/project management/construction management.
• Ability to assess and assure implementation of portfolio controls.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and advise on assurance of project capital performance.
• Evaluate project capital performance against the portfolio capital plan.
• Advise on effective utilization of monitoring and assurance reporting systems.

Skills

Achievement oriented

Business acumen

Judgment and decision making

Change leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Teamwork/collaboration

Creativity

Dealing with complexity

Decision making

Influencing and persuading

Strategic thinking

Education

B Degree/B Tech in Built environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7

Job description

Re-Advert Chief Advisor Monitoring and Assurance

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 February 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Production and Operations Management

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Area of specialization: To provide independent strategic monitoring, assurance and oversight on the capital investment and performance of the project to ensure continuous improvement throughout the life cycle of the project. Task Grade: G17. Business Unit: Asset Management. Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and advise on assurance of project capital performance and its alignment to portfolio objectives.
• Assess and assure the implementation of portfolio controls and report on status of alignment to project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate, track and trend project capital performance against the portfolio capital plan and provide recommendations and forecasts.
• Advise on effective utilisation of monitoring and assurance reporting systems and processes.

Skills and Competencies Required

Leadership:

• Achievement oriented
• Business acumen
• Judgment and decision making
• Change leadership
• Coaching and mentoring
• Teamwork/collaboration

Behavioural:

• Creativity
• Dealing with complexity
• Decision making
• Influencing and persuading
• Working with authority
• Strategic thinking

Knowledge:

Skill:

• Analysis/judgement/problem-solving
• Client focus
• Developing organisational talent
• Negotiation/persuasiveness
• Planning and organising
• Communication and engagement

Qualification(s):

• B Degree/B Tech in Built environment/Commerce/Human Sciences at NQF7 with 360 credits
• Professional Registration Body: Not Applicable

Related Minimum Experience:

• 7 years of experience Monitoring and assurance/reporting/project management/construction management in the built environment

Disclaimer

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