Snr Advisor Procurement Control X2

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: G15

Area of specialization: To provide quality assurance support to Eskom Executive Committee (EXCO), Board Tender Committees and other Head Office tender committees by vetting procurement and commercial submission reports for completeness, quality, consistency and compliance, thereby enabling effective and informed decision-making and supporting the execution of fiduciary duties.

Department: Commercial Executive Support

Business Unit: Corporate Procurement

Location: MWP

Reference Number: 50540224BF

Closing Date: 25 November 2026

Job description

Behavioural

·Safety focus

·Learning agility and continuous improvement

·Integrity, independence and strong business ethics

·Process orientation and sound professional judgement

·Commitment to governance, compliance and accountability

Leadership

·Facilitation; initiative and constructive challenge

·Stakeholder and Relationship management

·Teamwork, collaboration and motivationand the ability to influence without direct authority

Knowledge

·Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant ERP systems

·SAP system knowledge to access existing contracts and active suppliers

·Extensive knowledge of Eskom’s commercial policies, procedures, delegations and governance requirements

·Broad knowledge of Eskom’s internal policies and external (government) policies including understanding of National Treasury (NT), South African Revenue Services (SARS) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) operations.

·Eskom business acumen

·Utilities industry acumen

·Supply chain operations, sourcing and contracting processes

·Operational and procurement risk management, governance, compliance and administration

·Integrated supply chain management and procurement assurance principles

·Understanding of governance committee processes, delegated authority and fiduciary oversight

·Knowledge of records management, audit evidence and control-testing principles

·Supplier complaint management and resolution principles, including fair, transparent and timely handling in accordance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements

·Requirements of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)

·CIPS ethical procurement principles and the requirements supporting attainment of the CIPS Ethics Mark

·Service excellence and customer-focused delivery principles

·Special-project planning, execution and reporting principles

Skill

·High level of accuracy and quality orientation

·Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify material gaps, inconsistencies and risks

·Excellent written and verbal communication, including concise executive-level report writing

·Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and deliver quality outputs under pressure

·Critical, analytical and problem-solving capability

·Research, policy interpretation and evidence-based analysis

·Facilitation, presentation and stakeholder engagement

·Data management, trend analysis and management reporting

·Customer focus with the confidence to provide objective, independent advice

Key Responsibilities

·Evaluate submission documents.

·Liaison with and advice procurement practitioners on the formulation of submissions.

·Manage and maintain the procurement proactive assurance model.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s)

·B Degree/B Tech/National Higher Diploma in Procurement/Law/Commerce at NQF7 with 360 credits

Related Experience:

·Proven experience in a professional capacity in a policy, governance, compliance or commercial environment with specific focus on supply chain risk, governance and training.

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