General Manager Human Capital Operations

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity and energy provider is seeking a General Manager of Human Capital Operations to lead human capital strategies in Sandton. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of management experience in human capital and relevant qualifications. This role focuses on attracting and retaining top talent, fostering an inclusive culture, and driving organizational change. A competitive remuneration package is offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years extensive experience in a management position in human capital environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement comprehensive human capital operations strategies.
• Align company human capital operations strategies with global trends.
• Drive organizational change and culture transformation.
• Lead human capital project portfolio initiatives.

Skills

Integrity

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

Ethical and honesty

Developing

Coaching

Motivating teams

Ethical leadership

Relationship management

Results orientated

Excellent negotiation and facilitation

Self-driven and self-disciplined

Strong leadership qualities

Education

B Degree in Human Capital/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7

B Tech in Human Capital/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7

Advance Diploma in Human Capital/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7

Job description

General Manager Human Capital Operations

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Other : Human Resources and Recruitment

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: E-band.Department: Human Capital.Business Unit: Human Capital Management.Location: Megawatt Park-Sunninghill.Reporting to Chief People Officer, the General Manager Human Capital Operations will be responsible to lead, develop, implement human capital operations strategies to support the company’s overall mission, vision and strategic objectives, play a pivotal role in attracting, retaining and nurturing top talent while fostering positive and inclusive work culture, collaborating with the relevant executive management and other key stakeholders to help shape the organisation’s human capital policies, practices and initiatives to drive employee engagement, productivity and long-term growth.

• Skills and Competencies Required:

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Ethical and honesty
• Developing
• Coaching
• Motivating teams
• Ethical leadership
• Relationship management
• Results orientated with a strong focus on service delivery
• Excellent knowledge of human capital field
• Excellent knowledge of Eskom, various groups, subsidiaries within the organisation
• Understand and integrate a broad range of information
• Think strategically, laterally and innovatively
• Eskom policies, procedures and processes
• Good understanding of human capital processes and value chain
• Understand relevant labour legislation
• Understand investment processes and procedures
• Change management
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation
• Business and general management
• Interpersonal
• Project management
• Self-driven and self-disciplined
• Strong leadership qualities
• Good time management
• Positive and motivational demeanor
• Assertive and direct
• Persuasive and able to influence
• Concentrate on multiple issues and areas at the same time
• Work under stressful situations/resilience
• Business acumen
• Complex decision making
• Communicate at top management level internal and external
• Courage

• Responsibilities and strategic actions:

• Formulate and implement comprehensive human capital operations strategies
• Align company human capital operations strategies with global trends/best practices.
• Drive the operational alignment of human capital transformation strategies including digitisation.
• Drive organisational change, culture transformation and sound people relations.
• Lead and implement human capital project portfolio initiatives and ensure human capital operations services.
• Drive the control environment including governance, risk management and compliance initiatives.
• Entrench the Eskom values and leadership brand pillars.

Qualifications

• B Degree in Human Capital/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Human Capital/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or
• Advance Diploma in Human Capital/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Minimum Experience

• 10 Years extensive experience in a management position in human capital environment.

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.”

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