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Senior Manager Procurement-(Professional Services) at Eskom Communications
Eskom Communications
October 10, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Skills and Competencies Required
Behavioural:
Business Ethics and principles
Analytical Thinking
Planning
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
Facilitation and Presentation
Effective Communicating
Innovation and Creativity
Attention to Detail
Process and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration and Team Player
Results Driven
Leadership:
Change Leadership/ Management
Leading and Supervising
Politically Savvy
Strategic Thinking (Strategy Development and Execution)
Business Acumen
Judgment and Decision Making
Rule Oriented
Negotiation
Learning & continuous Improvement
Impact and Influencing
Customer Relationship and Stakeholder Management
People Empowerment and Development
Coaching and Mentoring
Knowledge:
Business Knowledge
Industry Knowledge
Integrated & Advanced Supply Charn Management
Cost Analysis, Supplier Analysis
Demand Management, Supplier Management
Advanced Negotiation, Supply Base Research, Advanced Procurement Scheduling Management
Advanced Sourcing and Procurement Management
Warehouse and Inventory management
Transportation, logistics and disposal management
Advanced P&SCM data management Risk Management
Total Cost of Ownership management
Advanced Contract Negotiation and Management
Governance and Compliance Management
Market Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Market Transformation
Knowledge of Procurement legislation
Contract Management
Vendor Management
Skill:
Business Ethics and principles
Analytical Thinking
Planning
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
Facilitation and Presentation
Effective Communicating
Innovation and Creativity
Attention to Detail
Process and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration and Team Player
Results Driven
Attributes:
Integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness
Professionalism
Ethical
Value Driven
Achievement Focused
Flexibility and Adaptable
Personal Sensitivity, Conflict Management
Resilience, Perseverance and Persistent
Stress Management and coping under Pressure
Key Responsibilities
Lead, direct and provide strategic direction and alignment to ensure attainment of Procurement & Supply Chain Management strategic objectives.
Direct and oversee Demand Management and Optimisation Functions for P&SCM in the division.
Lead, direct and oversee strategies for all Acquisition/Procurement (Including Strategic, Project and Tactical Sourcing) functions in the division.
Direct and lead strategies to enhance Logistics, Disposal and Supply Chain Management functions.
Direct and oversee the Governance and Compliance processes.
Directing resources management for the P&SCM function.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
Honours Degree in Commerce/ Law / Engineering at NQF 8 with 480 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
10 years' experience in procurement and supply chain
10 years' expert experience in procurement and supply chain.
10 years' expert experience in contract management, preferably in energy utility or similar environment.
Professional Registration Body:
MCIPS
Behavioural:
Business Ethics and principles
Analytical Thinking
Planning
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
Facilitation and Presentation
Effective Communicating
Innovation and Creativity
Attention to Detail
Process and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration and Team Player
Results Driven
Leadership:
Change Leadership/ Management
Leading and Supervising
Politically Savvy
Strategic Thinking (Strategy Development and Execution)
Business Acumen
Judgment and Decision Making
Rule Oriented
Negotiation
Learning & continuous Improvement
Impact and Influencing
Customer Relationship and Stakeholder Management
People Empowerment and Development
Coaching and Mentoring
Knowledge:
Business Knowledge
Industry Knowledge
Integrated & Advanced Supply Charn Management
Cost Analysis, Supplier Analysis
Demand Management, Supplier Management
Advanced Negotiation, Supply Base Research, Advanced Procurement Scheduling Management
Advanced Sourcing and Procurement Management
Warehouse and Inventory management
Transportation, logistics and disposal management
Advanced P&SCM data management Risk Management
Total Cost of Ownership management
Advanced Contract Negotiation and Management
Governance and Compliance Management
Market Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Market Transformation
Knowledge of Procurement legislation
Contract Management
Vendor Management
Skill:
Business Ethics and principles
Analytical Thinking
Planning
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy
Facilitation and Presentation
Effective Communicating
Innovation and Creativity
Attention to Detail
Process and Continuous Improvement
Collaboration and Team Player
Results Driven
Attributes:
Integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness
Professionalism
Ethical
Value Driven
Achievement Focused
Flexibility and Adaptable
Personal Sensitivity, Conflict Management
Resilience, Perseverance and Persistent
Stress Management and coping under Pressure
Key Responsibilities
Lead, direct and provide strategic direction and alignment to ensure attainment of Procurement & Supply Chain Management strategic objectives.
Direct and oversee Demand Management and Optimisation Functions for P&SCM in the division.
Lead, direct and oversee strategies for all Acquisition/Procurement (Including Strategic, Project and Tactical Sourcing) functions in the division.
Direct and lead strategies to enhance Logistics, Disposal and Supply Chain Management functions.
Direct and oversee the Governance and Compliance processes.
Directing resources management for the P&SCM function.
Minimum requirements
Qualification(s)
Honours Degree in Commerce/ Law / Engineering at NQF 8 with 480 credits
Related Minimum Experience:
10 years' experience in procurement and supply chain
10 years' expert experience in procurement and supply chain.
10 years' expert experience in contract management, preferably in energy utility or similar environment.
Professional Registration Body:
MCIPS