Programme Manager (Transmission) - One(1) Year contract
Programme Manager (Transmission) - One(1) Year contract
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Job Description
The Transmission Programme Manager role is a technical leadership function located within the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO). It is a one (1) year contract.
The IPPO was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africas severe electricity supply constraints by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government including a) IPP Energy and related Procurement Management b) Monitoring Evaluation and Contract Management and c) Professional Advisory Services. The IPPOs skills expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.
South Africas energy sector is undergoing a significant transition driven by the urgent need to expand the national grid to support the countrys growing electricity demands integrate renewable energy and ensure longterm energy security. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the TDP 2024 outline a critical requirement for the establishment of approximately 14500 km of new transmission lines and associated infrastructure over the next 10 years.
The intent of this role is to lead on the development and implementation of the Governmentsanctioned Independent Transmission Program (ITP) which seeks to leverage the expertise and financial resources of the private sector in order to accelerate the establishment of the required Transmission infrastructure that will support the largescale rollout of new power generation capacity and support economic growth. The incumbent will drive this program by implementing appropriate project management frameworks tools and protocols to improve the consistency and effectiveness of the IPP Offices project delivery and project outcomes as it pertains to the ITP.
Reporting to the Head: Programmes the Transmission Programme Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery and management of the overall objectives of the ITP as mandated to the IPPO by the Minister of Electricity and Energy.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Contract
