Senior Advisor Governance and Compliance X2 (24 Months FTC)

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

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Senior Advisor Governance and Compliance for a fixed-term contract in Sandton. The role encompasses advising on governance, risk, and compliance while conducting regular assessments. Candidates must hold a relevant degree with 5 years of compliance-related experience. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and an ability to work with a team are essential. Opportunities for career growth and skills development are provided in a smoke-free workplace.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in interpretation and analysis of statutes.
• Experience in the implementation of corporate governance principles and compliance management framework.
• Negotiation of SLAs and secretariat skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a Compliance Function in the division.
• Conduct regular assessments on compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Ensure consistent and transparent governance is maintained.
• Facilitate negotiations and implementation of SLAs with service providers.
• Identify and treat compliance risk properly.

Skills

Business networking ability

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Interpretation and analysis of statuses

Minutes writing skills

Education

B Degree / B Tech in Law / Auditing / Political Sciences / Business Administration/Management at NQF 7 with 360 Credits

Job description

Senior Advisor Governance and Compliance X2 (24 Months FTC)

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 7 January 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: X15Area of specialization: To provide effective professional advice, direction and assurance on governance, risk and compliance management to the Business Unit or Operating Unit in support of the Division’s strategic initiatives. Department: Finance Business Unit: Eskom Finance Company Location: Sunninghill Megawatt Park Reference Number: 50921547LC

Behavioral

• Be able to work with a team
• Be ethical in all dealings.
• Be honest, professional, have integrity and Trustworthy.

Leadership

• Take ownership and accountability of responsibilities.
• Achievement orientated, Coaching and mentoring
• Business Acumen

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Compliance Practice.
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policy, procedures applicable to the division.
• Latest version of the King Code.
• Good understanding of Eskom business

Skill

• Business networking ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Interpretation and analysis of statuses.
• Minutes writing skills

Attributes

• Pay attention to detail and diligent
• Interdepartmental liaison and coordination.
• Ability to ensure that decisions are taken timeously, but upholding Eskom’s governance policies and procedures.

Assessment

• Assessment by divisional Exco or Manco and stakeholders on the fulfilment of the compliance mandate, understanding of the governance and compliance methodologies and practices and meeting of the Key Performance Indicators of the Compliance Function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a Compliance Function in the division.
• Conducting regular assessments on the Division's status of compliance on regulatory and legal requirements
• Ensure that consistent and transparent Governance is maintained.
• Facilitate the negotiations and implementation of SLAs with service providers.
• Ensure proper identification and treatment of compliance risk.

Qualification(s)

B Degree / B Tech in Law / Auditing Political Sciences / Business Administration/Management at NQF 7 with 360 Credits

Related Minimum Experience

• 5 years experience interpretation and analysis of statutes.
• Implementation of corporate governance principles, governance programs and compliance management framework.
• Negotiation of SLAS and secretariat skills

Disclaimer

“If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

Equal Employment Opportunity

“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.”

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.