Asset Operations Project Manager
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Opportunity
Shape the future of renewable energy in South Africa from blueprint to operations.
Is this you
Youre a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. You know how to manage multiple priorities bring structure to complex problems and lead with a solution-oriented mindset. Youre commercially savvy technically sharp and a confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with internal and external partners alike. You enjoy driving performance and efficiency through rigorous attention to detail proactive negotiation and sound judgment.
What youll be doing (and why youll enjoy it)
Youll play a key role in the development phase of utility-scale renewable projects in wind solar storage and hybrid. Youll lead the modelling and structuring of the operations phase develop asset operations strategies and manage OPEX costing models. Your remit includes drafting and negotiating industrial contracts managing documentation for tenders and financial close and working across internal functions to ensure seamless operational planning. Youll also provide ad-hoc support during the construction and operational phases driving continuous improvement and sharing lessons learned across the business.
Where youll be doing it
You will be based in our clients Cape Town office with the occasional travel to their Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) office. They are a global energy player with a strong and growing presence across Southern Africa. Operating at the forefront of renewable and low-carbon energy the organisation is responsible for developing constructing and operating a significant pipeline of wind solar battery storage and hydropower projects across the region. With a collaborative future-focused culture they are committed to driving sustainable energy solutions at scale and achieving 5 GW of renewable projects by 2030.
What youll need
You hold a degree in Engineering and ideally a project management certification like PMP. You bring at least 10 years of experience (5 of those years ideally in global energy or renewables sector) with a proven track record in contract negotiation and operational modelling. Youre comfortable navigating REIPPPP and private sector frameworks and have deep knowledge of key contracts such as SAA PPA IA and EPCs. Experience in the wind sector is a plus.
What youll get
Alongside the opportunity to influence major renewable energy projects youll join a values-driven team with international collaboration and long-term growth opportunities. A hybrid work model competitive salary with benefits and exposure to regional projects as well as a meaningful contribution to the energy transition await you.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Roxanne Battistoni on or send your CV to -
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Asset Management
- Digitization
- Maintenance Management
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Excel
- Metadata
- Financial Analysis
- LIHTC
- Property Management
- Remedy
- Contracts
- Taxonomy
