City Of Ekurhuleni Business Unit Head: Energy Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The City of Ekurhuleni is inviting applications for a permanent position as Business Unit Head: Energy. This is a critical leadership role within the City's Business Unit: Energy.

This opportunity offers a basic salary ranging from R2,219,302 to R3,399,184 per annum, along with additional benefits. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving the transformation of the energy service from a technical department into a functional trading service for the City of Ekurhuleni.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (NQF Level 8) aligned with the MSR2 Level 5 designation of Chief Engineer or Department Head.
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility for registration with ECSA.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance (NQF Level 7).
• MFMA minimum competence, or a commitment to achieve it within 12 months.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office.
• At least 10 years of management experience in trading services.
• A minimum of 5 years of this experience must have been at a Middle Management level, in a management position with similar scope and complexity.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent will be considered an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision, strategic direction, and leadership to the business unit to drive high performance and the provision of customer services.
• Translate organisational strategy into Energy operational objectives and provide strategic direction for meeting Business Unit and organisational goals.
• Develop and deliver functional strategic plans.
• Create, drive, and maintain strategic relationships with decision makers and interest groups.
• Communicate a clear strategic context that articulates the Business Unit’s purpose and vision.
• Ensure strategic Energy decisions are effectively managed in relation to operational efficiency.
• Develop and align the Business Unit operating model and value chain in partnership with stakeholders.
• Implement Business Unit strategy and goals through the development, alignment, and implementation of department practices, processes, and standards.
• Collaborate with the Business Unit management team to set and achieve strategic objectives and projects.
• Coordinate the development of business plans for the Business Unit.
• Maintain a strategic understanding of potential changes that may impact energy distribution value chains.
• Provide advice to divisional heads on strategic and operational levels concerning disruptive forces.
• Contribute to National Government initiatives related to energy strategy creation.
• Participate in specialist practice communities (both local and international) and contribute to organisational knowledge management.
• Analyse and develop options for resolving problems within the Business Unit, and actively participate in their practical resolution.
• Develop operational targets that support delivery plans and organisational strategic objectives.
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, including those with customers, service providers, and relevant legislative agencies.
• Manage an administrative function to meet predetermined short to medium-term requirements.
• Develop and drive the implementation and integration of supply chain and contract management plans.
• Define a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online.

• Closing Date: 27 August 2026
• Apply Online Here: https://rems.ekurhuleni.gov.za/eRecruitment/job/Y3U0dm5ud0F3Q1NINDRZSzBhR1pTQT09