MANAGING DIRECTOR

Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC), a Category A parastatal, seeks an accomplished executive to shape its future and drive continued growth and success.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will lead EEC’s strategic and operational performance, financial sustainability and contribution to Eswatini’s energy security and economic growth, while advancing its vision of becoming a major regional energy sector player.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shape and execute EEC’s strategic direction, business objectives and policies.

• Drive financial sustainability, operational excellence and effective resource management.

• Oversee electricity generation, transmission and distribution, including expansion of local generation capacity.

• Build strategic relationships with government, regulators and key stakeholders.

• Champion corporate governance, organisational transformation and a high-performance culture.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree and relevant professional certification.

• Minimum 10 years’ senior executive leadership experience, ideally within electrical engineering, energy or related sectors.

• Proven strategic leadership, commercial and financial management experience.

• Extensive knowledge of Eswatini’s electricity sector, energy legislation and regulatory environment.

• Sound understanding of national development priorities, public policy and corporate governance.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

EEC seeks a visionary, commercially astute and results-driven leader who demonstrates:

• Strategic insight, sound judgement and decisive leadership.

• Ability to inspire teams, lead change and drive performance.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.

• High emotional intelligence, an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and a strong moral compass.

APPLICATIONS

Laura Deats Appointments has been selected to project-manage this executive appointment.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, proof of academic qualifications and relevant recent reference contacts to:

Email: laurad@lauradeatsappointments.co.za

Closing Date: 20 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from the organisation within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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