About the position
We are partnering with a leading entity in the South African energy sector to appoint a visionary executive to establish and lead the Transformation Management Office (TMO).
This newly created role is pivotal to one of the country’s most ambitious national imperatives: building an independent transmission system operator and delivering a multi-billion Rand infrastructure and market reform programme. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will drive strategic coordination, governance, and oversight at the highest level - shaping the future of the industry.
Strategic Mandate - Provide executive sponsorship and cross-functional coordination across five national priorities:
- Transmission Development Plan execution
- Legal and operational separation to establish an independent entity
- Launch of a new energy market platform
- Grid refurbishment to secure supply
- Digitalisation and modernisation of transmission assets
Key Responsibilities & Profile - As a seasoned transformation leader with the gravitas to operate at board and ministerial level, you will:
- Establish and lead the TMO, including structure, governance, and methodologies
- Oversee high-profile programmes, ensuring strategic alignment and delivery
- Standardise and integrate transformation initiatives into operations
- Engage with regulators, government, and development finance institutions
- Guide contracting strategies and funding structures
- Drive organisational change to embed cultural and operational transformation
Minimum Requirements
- Qualifications: Honours (NQF8) in Engineering, Business Management, or Commerce; MBA is highly advantageous
- Experience: 10+ years leading complex transformation or infrastructure projects in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or capital-intensive sectors
- Expertise:
- Building and leading a Transformation/Programme Management Office
- Executive oversight of multi-billion Rand programmes
- Corporate unbundling, mergers, or legal separation processes
- Engagement with regulators and government entities
- Managing commercial and contracting strategies for large-scale projects
Step into a leadership role that will shape the future of South Africa’s energy sector. Submit your CV and covering letter to be part of this historic transformation
Desired Skills:
- Change Leadership
- Commercial Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
