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Eskom is looking for a Procurement Manager for Turbo Gen Services to work from Gauteng. This is a permanent post at task grade M16, and applications close on 12 November 2026.
About the company and the work
Eskom is one of South Africa’s major players in the electricity, energy and water supply industry. The role sits in the Procurement and Supply Chain Management division, which manages and implements sourcing and procurement processes so that goods and services across commodities, services and capital infrastructure are acquired in the most effective and efficient manner, delivering measurable and sustainable value while taking cost and quality into account. The manager will lead procurement for Turbo Gen Services.
Role details and duties
The Procurement Manager will manage innovative, mutually beneficial solutions based on understanding customers’ needs; manage and implement efficient operational procurement processes, policies and procedures; monitor and control operational compliance and risk management; manage supplier relationships; manage assigned portfolio costs within the agreed budget; optimise co-operation between functions to enable customer service excellence; compile appropriate methods to share business information timeously with all relevant stakeholders; interrogate, manage and approve dual and triple adjudications; and manage the team effectively to meet customer requirements.
Requirements
Applicants need a B Com or B-Tech, preferably in Procurement, Commerce, Law or Engineering, and five years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management and/or Strategic Sourcing, including management of complex and high-value procurement transactions, procurement governance and competitive bidding, contract and supplier management, commercial negotiations and market analysis, and stakeholder management. A minimum of two years’ Procurement Management, supervisory or leadership experience is also required. Useful strengths stated on the listing include computer literacy, financial analysis, strategic thinking and decision making, strong negotiation, relationship management, analytical and communication skills, the ability to work and interact effectively at senior levels, SAP Materials Management knowledge, spend analysis, total cost of ownership analysis, strategic commodity and project sourcing, procure-to-pay process knowledge, legal knowledge, industry and market analysis, commodity and supplier profiling, sourcing and procurement strategy formulation and implementation, negotiation strategy development and implementation, supplier relationship management, contract management, demand forecasting and planning, project management, and knowledge of NEC family contracts, FIDIC contracts and forex. Integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and professionalism, plus team play, motivating teams, coaching, developing and mentoring, are also listed.
Where to find this job and apply safely
This job is listed on Eskom’s official careers portal. Use the Apply button on this page, which takes you to the original Eskom listing. Apply only through that official listing, and never pay anyone who asks for a fee in connection with an application.
Practical tips
Show the five years’ experience with clear examples, highlight the two years of procurement management or leadership experience, mention commercial negotiation, market analysis and stakeholder management work, and add NEC/FIDIC and SAP Materials Management experience if you hold it. Apply well before 12 November 2026.
How the process works
Applications go through Eskom’s careers portal and are assessed against the stated requirements. Only the original listing can confirm later steps in the process.
Important information
This post is shared for information only. The role is permanent, based in Gauteng, at task grade M16, with one position available, and details and availability can change, so verify them on the original listing before applying. Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
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