Eskom Assistant Officer IT Communication

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Eskom Assistant Officer IT Communication – Sunninghill, Johannesburg | Permanent Job 2026

Company: Eskom
Position: Assistant Officer IT Communication
Listing Reference: eskom_006429
Reference Number: 50085951BM
Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Department: Governance Services
Business Unit: Communication Support & Services
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job Category: IT and Telecommunications
Contract Type: Permanent
Position/Task Grade: T09
Remuneration: Market Related
Employment Equity: No
Closing Date: 24 August 2026

About the Eskom Assistant Officer IT Communication Job

Eskom is recruiting an Assistant Officer IT Communication to provide administrative communication support for internal Eskom-wide communication programmes, plans and initiatives.

The successful candidate will support communication and marketing administration, event planning and execution, IT website activities and central customer service within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Delivering communication and marketing administrative services to the division.
  • Providing administrative support for event planning and execution.
  • Coordinating and monitoring Group Information Technology (IT) website activities.
  • Providing central customer service.
  • Supporting internal communication programmes, plans and initiatives.
  • Assisting with administrative and communication-related activities across the division.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification

Applicants must have:

  • National Diploma in Events Management, Public Relations, Communications or Marketing
  • Qualification must be at NQF Level 6 with 240 credits.

Experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience in general administration, event planning and communication.

Skills and Competencies

Eskom is looking for candidates with strong:

  • Communication skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Networking, initiative and creativity
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Microsoft Office application skills
  • Time management
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Deadline-driven approach
  • Professionalism
  • Business acumen

A valid driver’s licence is also listed among the required skills.

Knowledge Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of:

  • Eskom policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

Behavioural Competencies

The role requires:

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Trustworthiness
  • Professionalism
  • Proactivity
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Deadline orientation

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for candidates who meet the required National Diploma qualification and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in general administration, event planning and communication.

Eskom states that candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In line with its employment equity plan and goals, preference may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Important Information

Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised position.

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, diversity and providing a smoke-free environment for employees and visitors.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should apply for the Assistant Officer IT Communication position through the official Eskom careers platform before the closing date.

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

Listing Reference: eskom_006429
Reference Number: 50085951BM

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