General Manager Human Capital Management at Eskom Communications

Introduction

• To lead and develop human capital strategies to support the company’s overall mission, vision, and strategic objectives. To play a pivotal role in attracting, retaining, and nurturing top talent while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Formulates and implement comprehensive Human Capital strategies
• To align company talent acquisition strategies with global trends to achieve its competitive edge
• HR Analytics and Reporting
• Leads and Implements Human Resources projects portfolio initiatives
• Drive the Transformation process
• Drive governance, risk management and compliance initiatives
• Entrench the leadership brand

Skills and Competencies

Skills:

• Change Management skill
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skill
• Business and general management skill
• Communication Skill
• Interpersonal Skill
• Project Management skill
• Ability to coach, mentor and provide direction

Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of Human Resources field
• Excellent knowledge of ERI encompassing the various Groups, Subsidiaries, and processes within the organisation
• Ability to understand and integrate a broad range of information
• Ability to think strategically, laterally and to be innovative
• Knowledge of ERI’s policies, procedures, and processes
• Good understanding of Human Resources processes and value chain
• Understanding of relevant Labour legislation
• Trade Union Agreements

Attributes:

• Self-driven and self-disciplined
• Results driven with a strong focus on Service Delivery
• Ethical & Honest
• Strong Leadership Qualities
• High tolerance for stress and able to work under pressure
• Good Time Management
• Professionalism
• Confident and Persuasive
• Positive and Motivational Demeanour
• Assertive and Direct
• Persuasive and able to influence
• Able to concentrate on multiple issues and areas at the same time
• Understanding of Investment Processes and Procedures

Behavioural:

• Global and cultural effectiveness
• Relationship management
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Ability to work under stressful situations/resilience
• Assertiveness
• Result orientated

Leadership:

• Customer focussed and ability to communicate at Top Management level externally and internally
• Developing, Coaching and Motivating Teams.
• Business Acumen
• Conflict resolution
• Complex decision-making
• Emotional Intelligence
• Courage
• Ethical leadership

Minimum Requirements

Qualification(s):

• B-Degree/B Tech in Human Capital Behavioural Sciences/Social Sciences or Management at NQF 7 level with 360 Credits

Experience:

• 8 years extensive experience in a management position in the Human Capital Management fraternity. 

Apply by: 7 October 2025