Head: Technical - Centurion at Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

• The role has been necessitated firstly for the purpose of effectively developing and enabling the execution of the technical strategy for various power producing projects including, Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Gas to Power, Coal, and Hybrid energy facilities by aligning and integrating with the overall IPP Office Strategy through building and maintaining strategic partnerships and people enablement.
• Reporting to the Head: IPPO, the Head: Technical will be responsible for the delivery and alignment of the technical strategic objectives of the IPPO's procurement programmes as well providing the technical expertise advisory support for procurement and implementation
• The Head: Technical will further identify, mobilise and manage the appropriate strategic partnerships, personnel, programme resources, ensure appropriate governance is maintained throughout, and manage all stakeholder relation expectations.

Key Responsibilities    
The Head: Technical will be responsible for: 

• Develop the 5 year Strategic Technical Strategy for the IPP Office.
• Formulate broad goals and new ways of addressing technical challenges within the IPPO programmes, in collaboration with the all relevant functions and parties.
• Ensure Integration of multi-dimensional functions within the IPP Office.
• Manage the determination of the technical policies and tactical optimisation.
• Establish the annual Technical Strategic Plan (SP) and Technical Annual Performance Plan (APP)
• Interpret and align the technical strategy into overall business plans and budgets to achieve the IPP Office goals
• Provide technical advisory support to the IPP Procurement and Implementation Programmes and interventions as informed by various stakeholder mandates.
• Project manage technical strategic initiatives in the IPP Office at a high level.
• Plan and manage the recommended resource requirements (people, process and technology).
• Ensure internal controls and policies are implemented.
• Create and leverage relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to enable the success of the strategies.
• Develop partnerships with key IPP’s/transaction advisory firms/regulatory bodies / relevant government organisations and government officials etc. to build sustainable long term technical solutions for the IPP Office programmes.
• Support the DMRE and other stakeholders in respect of the IPP Procurement Programme and Interventions.
• Communicate a compelling vision to gain commitment to the overall objectives.
• Model high performance behaviour in line with the leadership principles internally and externally.
• Create the conditions that enable the team to perform (e.g. team spirit, providing the right structure, involving the team in decision making).
• Utilise all resources, optimally, effectively and efficiently.
• Identify and develop talent, and grow the IPP Office competence.

Expertise & Technical Competencies    

• Relevant Bachelor’s technical and management Degrees.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in the public energy sector at a senior management level in infrastructure development is essential.
• Minimum 15 years of experience working within the electricity regulatory environment and establishing of project development teams managing multidisciplinary resources at a senior level.
• Management experience working without supervision or instruction is essential.
• Must have a sound working knowledge of OHSA, ORHVS and NEMA.
• Must be competent in using GIS, MS Office and MS Project.
• Must be competent in interpreting Power System, Energy and Financial modelling studies.
• Knowledge and Understanding of the energy sector and various related legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of ESKOM, other public sector bodies and relevant standardisation bodies
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business strategy
• In-depth knowledge of various legislations related to the IPP Office

Required Personal Attributes    
The successfull uncumbenet should demonstrate the following:

• Analysis and Judgement
• Numerical Reasoning
• Assertiveness
• Excellence Orientation
• Investigative Orientation
• Customer Responsiveness
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Prioritising
• Ability to Influence
• Motivational
• Strategic leadership
• Presentation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skillsNetworking skills
• Financial and business analytic skills
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills

Closing Date    
2023/07/31