Senior Advisor Environmental Management Jobs in South Africa

Eskom’s Medupi Power Station is looking for a Senior Advisor Environmental Management, based at Lephalale / Ellisras. The closing date is 10 November 2026. The role provides environmental support and assurance, helping Eskom identify and manage environmental risks, meet legal requirements and measure its environmental performance.

About the company and the work

Eskom generates and supplies electricity across South Africa, and its power stations must operate within strict environmental authorisations and laws. At Medupi, the environmental advisor supports the station in understanding the impact of its activities on the natural environment, and the impact of the environment on its operations, so that risks are reduced and compliance is maintained.

Role details

• Position: Senior Advisor Environmental Management- Medupi
• Department: Eskom Generation Division, Medupi Power Station
• Location: Lephalale / Ellisras
• Position/Task Grade: G15
• Contract type: Permanent
• Remuneration: Market Related
• Listing reference: eskom_007593
• Closing date: 10 November 2026

What the role involves

• Providing an environmental support and advisory service
• Minimising financial and legal risks to Eskom
• Ensuring Eskom complies with legal requirements
• Monitoring and measuring environmental performance

The source advert also lists competencies covering environmental management tools, auditing, environmental law, ISO 14001, risk management, report writing, communication, risk assessment and environmental due diligence.

Requirements

• A B Degree, B Tech or Advanced Diploma in Natural Sciences or Environmental Management at NQF 7, with 360 credits
• Five years of experience in environmental management
• Professional registration body: Not Applicable, as stated in the source advert

Only the requirements listed in the source advert are included here. Check the original listing for the full wording before you apply.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Eskom careers listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links to that listing. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not submit your application through an unofficial recruiter or social media post claiming to represent Eskom.

Practical tips

• Use listing reference eskom_007593 exactly as shown in the source advert
• Show clear examples of environmental audits, authorisations or performance monitoring you have handled
• Explain how you have helped an organisation reduce environmental or legal risk
• Apply well before 10 November 2026, so a last-minute portal problem does not cost you the opportunity

How the process works

Applications are made through Eskom’s official careers portal before the closing date. Eskom states that if you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should accept that your application was unsuccessful. Eskom also states that it is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements can change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original Eskom listing before applying. The remuneration stated in the source is Market Related, and no numeric salary is given, and the closing date stated is 10 November 2026.

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