Officer Electricity Supply Agreements

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity provider in South Africa seeks an Officer for Electricity Supply Agreements. You will draft and negotiate contracts, provide advisory services, and manage stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate must have a National Diploma in Law and experience in contract drafting and negotiation. This role supports strategic compliance within the organization.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity

Smoke-free environment

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electricity supply agreements and distribution network connection agreements.
• Understanding of Eskom's pricing policies.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Familiarity with relevant legislation (e.g., Electricity Regulation Act).
• Understanding of the electricity regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvements to the electricity contracts management process.
• Assist with the development of standard quotes and agreements.
• Provide a contract advisory service for electricity agreements.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication (written and verbal)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

National Diploma in Law at NQF6

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Legal Department

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position: Officer Electricity Supply Agreements (x2). Task Grade: T12. Area of specialisation: To draft, negotiate and implement electricity supply agreements, special pricing agreements, contractual letters and grid connection agreements for the Distribution business aligned with Eskom’s strategic direction. Business Unit: DX Office of the Group Executive. Location: Megawatt Park.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvements to the electricity contracts management process.
• Assist with development of standard/proforma electricity quotes and agreements.
• Provide a contract advisory service for electricity agreements.
• Provide stakeholder relationship management.

Competencies Required (includes internal training)

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of all the terms and conditions in electricity supply agreements and distribution network connection agreements to ensure the agreements are fair and equitable to customers, benefit Eskom and flexible to address the changing needs of Eskom into the future.
• Basic understanding of Eskom’s pricing policies and principles regarding electricity pricing to ensure agreements comply with Eskom’s pricing policies.
• Contract law to ensure contracts are interpreted correctly.
• Basic understanding of relevant legislation (i.e. Electricity Regulation Act, Public Finance Management Act, National Energy Regulator Act, Companies Act, Competition Act, Consumer Protection Act, National Credit Act, Prescription Act, etc) to ensure agreements are legally correct and enforceable.
• Basic understanding of the electricity regulatory framework including Eskom licences, the South African Grid Code, Distribution Code and standards such as National Rationalised Specifications (NRS)047, NRS 048 and NRS 057 to ensure compliance.

Skill

• Basic contract drafting demonstrated in work experience.
• Basic negotiation demonstrated in negotiations with customers.
• Interpersonal.
• Communication written and verbal.
• Work under pressure.
• Process vast amounts of information.
• Work in a cross-functional team.

National Diploma in Law at NQF6 with240 credits.

Related Minimum Experience

3 Experience in contract drafting and negotiation.

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