Corporate Professional Corporate Finance x2 at Eskom Communications

Skills and Competencies Required:

Behavioral:


Accountability
Integrity
Trustworthiness
Professionalism
Innovation and continuous improvement


Leadership:


Financial thought leadership
Strategic influence and judgement
Senior stakeholder engagement
Multi‑disciplinary team leadership
System‑wide thinking
Coaching, mentoring, and development of other


Knowledge:


Investment management and portfolio theory
Corporate finance theory and practical application
Transaction structuring for complex investments
Taxation as applied to organisational activities and investment decisions
Financial risk assessment and investment risk exposure
International accounting standards for investment, valuation, and reporting
Regulatory economics and energy transition finance (local and international)


Skills:


Advanced problem‑solving in complex and ambiguous financial matters
Executive‑ and board‑level engagement and influence
Advanced financial modelling for investment appraisal, valuation, and scenario analysis
Advanced financial analysis and investment evaluation
Financial benchmarking and comparative analysis
Verbal and written communication
Executive and board‑level report writing
Multi‑disciplinary coordination, presentation, and research
Advanced computer literacy, including Excel
Translation of complex financial, regulatory, and market issues into decision‑ready insights
Strong business acumen in investment, pricing, and capital allocation


Key Responsibilities


Develop and lead develop business cases.
Lead and control mergers and acquisitions execution.
Oversee the investment portfolio to optimise capital allocation.
Ensure compliance with investment policies and governance frameworks across the organisation.
Conduct investment appraisals to support decision making.
Assess financial structuring and pricing sustainability to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
Provide input into financial, capital budgeting and investment policy formulation.
Provide Eskom‑wide financial training and capability development.


Minimum requirements
Qualification(s):


Honours Degree in Accounting (with articles) CA (SA)/ Finance/ Economics/ Commerce/ Business Management at NQF8 with 480 credits


Related Minimum Experience:


10 Years in functional activities


Professional Registration Body:


South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)