Middle Manager Procurement Jobs in South Africa

Eskom is looking for a Middle Manager Procurement at Sunninghill. The permanent role is graded M17, offers market-related remuneration, and the listing header gives an apply-by date of 10 December 2026. It suits an experienced procurement leader who can turn sourcing strategy into measurable value for a large electricity business.

About the company and the work

Eskom is South Africa’s electricity utility, and procurement is central to how it secures commodities, services and capital infrastructure. The role sits in the ICT department within Corporate Procurement, where sourcing decisions must balance cost, quality, risk and service continuity. The successful candidate will manage and direct sourcing and procurement strategies, lead supplier relationships, and make sure operational plans and service agreements deliver what the business needs. This is a middle management role with responsibility for people, finances, processes and stakeholder relationships.

Role details and duties

• Manage and direct the implementation of sourcing and procurement strategies for commodities, services and capital infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with customers, business partners, executives and managers.
• Implement integrated operational strategies and work plans.
• Direct, implement and manage effective processes, policies and procedures.
• Implement supplier relationship management strategies.
• Ensure service level agreements meet customer expectations and share business information appropriately with stakeholders.
• Manage human and financial resources within the procurement function.

Requirements

• A B Degree or B Tech in Procurement, Commerce, Finance or Supply Chain Management at NQF 7 with 360 credits.
• MCIPS.
• Seven years of experience in a procurement environment.
• Knowledge of spend analysis, strategic commodity and project sourcing, the procure-to-pay process, legal aspects, industry and market analysis, total cost of ownership, commodity and supplier profiling, sourcing and procurement strategy, negotiation, supplier relationship management, contract management, demand forecasting and project management.
• Knowledge of NEC family contracts, FIDIC contracts and foreign exchange.
• Strong financial analysis, strategic thinking, decision-making, negotiation, relationship management, analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail and a methodical approach.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through Eskom’s official careers portal using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the original listing eskom_007627. Check the closing date on the original listing before you submit, and be wary of any site or person asking for a fee to apply for an Eskom job.

Practical tips

• Show seven years in procurement clearly, with sourcing strategy and supplier relationship examples.
• Highlight MCIPS and your degree, and give evidence of contract, negotiation and total cost of ownership work.
• Use the Sunninghill location and M17 grade in your notes so you can find the listing again.
• Because the listing header and introduction text show different dates, confirm the closing date on the original portal before relying on either date, and apply early.

How the process works

Applicants apply through Eskom’s careers portal, where they can view the listing and submit an application for it. Eskom then assesses applications against the stated qualification and experience requirements. The advert notes that if you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should accept that your application was unsuccessful. Only the original portal listing can confirm later steps, dates and any additional assessments.

Important information

This post is informational only. Details and availability can change, so always verify them on the original Eskom listing before applying. The remuneration stated in the source is Market Related, the contract type is Permanent, the location is Sunninghill, and the listing header states an apply-by date of 10 December 2026.

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