Operations and Maintenance Manager | Renewable Energy

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager to lead the maintenance and operational performance of a large-scale renewable energy facility based in De Aar Northern Cape. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage assets while ensuring world-class operational performance safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operations and maintenance activities to maximise plant performance and reliability.
• Manage site personnel supervisors contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) excellence across all site activities.
• Monitor plant performance investigate faults and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure quality service delivery.
• Support budgeting reporting forecasting and operational planning.
• Coordinate plant upgrades optimisation initiatives and post-EPC close-out activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders clients and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with project agreements permits licences and governance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Engineering BTech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualified Electrician with GMR 2.1 certification.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.
• Proven experience within utility-scale renewable energy projects preferably wind or solar plants exceeding 50MW.
• Strong leadership contractor management and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems HV switching and power plant operations.
• Thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Strong administrative reporting and planning skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or shifts when operationally required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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