Chief Advisor Tariff Design and Regulation | Eskom Communications

Full Time Law / Legal

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Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : January 29, 2026

About the Role

This elite strategic role manages the technical modeling of high-RPM tariff data and ensures 100% compliance with national energy regulations. Utilizing Oracle for financial forecasting and specialized economic data platforms, the advisor mitigates operational risk associated with energy pricing. Their work is pivotal for leveraging data-driven evidence to influence national policy and ensure the commercial sustainability of the energy sector.

Job description

Skills and Competencies Required:

 Leadership

  • Team player
  • Motivating teams
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Developing

 Behavioral

  • Professionalism 
  • Trustworthiness
  • Honesty
  • Integrity

 Knowledge

  • Legal contracting
  • Retail pricing theory and tariff design structures
  • Methodologies regarding recovery of capital costs
  • Basic electricity
  • Financial management principles net present value (NPV), return on investment (ROI), cash flow, etc.
  • Economic theory
  • Forecast future needs
  • Adept at transforming new products and ideas into workable and implementable solutions, in the best interest of Eskom and the industry
  • Eskom tariffs and policies
  • Tariff design methodologies and techniques
  • Relevant regulations, codes, rules
  • Compiling contracts, policies and procedures
  • Stakeholder management and engagement

 Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Deal and negotiate with stakeholders
  • Good presentation
  • Good interpersonal
  • Computer literate Microsoft Office

 Key Responsibilities

  • Good Manage pricing imputs into regulatory and legal requirement. 
  • Plan and control the development of new tariff options.
  • Develop and maintain pricing policies and procedures.
  • Provide  internal and external complex pricing consulting and advice.
  • Represent Eskom at national forums.
  • Provide a leadership and mentorship role.

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s): 

  • B Degree/ B Tech/ Advanced Diploma/ National Higher Diploma in Economics/ Engineering/ Commerce/ Finance/ Accounting/ Statistics/ Business Administration/ Law at NQF7 with 360 credits                        

Related Minimum Experience:

  • 7 years’ experience in retail, forecasting, tariff costing, financial analysis and/or pricing medellingand analysis.  

 

Apply by: 5 January 2026

Career Growth & Education

A Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Electrical Engineering is mandatory for this senior advisory path. Career growth leads to Executive Director or Regulatory Head roles within the global utility and energy sectors. Participating in international energy policy forums and obtaining advanced certifications in regulatory economics through specialized workshops provides a pathway to elite global positions.

Salary & Financial Insight

Estimated monthly salaries for Chief Advisors range from R95,000 to R165,000, reflecting the high regulatory and financial complexity. High-income professionals should prioritize professional tax planning and offshore investment diversification to protect their long-term wealth.

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