General Manager Transformer and Switchgear Services Job at Eskom Communications

Apply by: 7 October 2026

Job description

Skills:

•  Computer Literate (MS Office; MS Projects, ERP)
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation & Facilitation
• Presentation Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Performance Management
• Customer Care
• Time Management
• Financial Acumen
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Report Writing Skills

Knowledge:

•  Legislative Acts (ISO 14001 & 9001, OHSAS 18001, PFMA)
•  Engineering Business Processes
• Design, Repair and Maintenance of Transformers and related Components
• Relevant Equipment & Product Knowledge
• Customer trends understanding
• Understanding of Policies, Procedures, Works Instructions, PQP’s & SHEQ related documentation applicable to area of responsibility
• Disciplinary Regulations
• Grievance Regulations
• Industrial business processes

Attributes:

• Professionalism
• Analytical/Attention to Detail
• Strong Leadership & Drive
• Assertiveness
• Persuasive/Influence
• Stress Tolerance/Management
• Ethical & Honest
• Results Driven
• Maintain confidentiality

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages, directs and control the Business Unit
• Improvement of products & services throughput resulting in increased profitability for the Organisation
• Technical advice/consulting and support to customers
• Lead and coach efficient cross functional teams obtain optimal outputs
• Ensure Business Unit compliance to good governance and ethical conduct
• Safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) adherence
• Employee wellness

Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):

• BEng (Civil/Mechanical Engineering) /equivalent with Honours (NQF 8)

Experience:

• 10 years Management experience in an engineering/transformer repair and Maintenance Environment