Managing Director – Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC)

Job Description

Role Overview

The Eswatini Electricity Company (EEC), designated as a Category A parastatal, invites applications from experienced senior leaders for the position of Managing Director. Accountable to the Board of Directors, the selected candidate will oversee operational and strategic performance, promote financial health, and support national energy security and economic development.

Core Duties

The appointee will develop and implement business objectives, strategies, and institutional policies. Responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency, financial viability, and proper resource allocation. The role oversees power generation, transmission, and distribution activities, alongside initiatives to increase local generation capabilities. Additionally, the candidate will maintain productive engagements with regulatory bodies, government departments, and vital stakeholders, while promoting strict corporate governance and organizational transformation.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must hold a relevant professional certification alongside a Master’s degree. A minimum of ten years of senior executive leadership experience is required, preferably within the energy, electrical engineering, or related fields. Candidates must possess demonstrated expertise in financial management, commercial strategy, and strategic leadership. Furthermore, familiarity with Eswatini’s regulatory framework, energy legislation, national development goals, and corporate governance principles is essential. Desirable leadership qualities include visionary insight, strong decision-making abilities, effective communication, high emotional intelligence, and integrity.

How to Apply

Submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, proof of academic qualifications, and relevant recent reference contacts via email.

Send your application to [email protected].

Closing date: 20 October 2026.