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