Fresh Vacancies at TotalEnergies

Activities
Compensation and Benefits

• Oversee employee compensation and benefits, compensation databases, benchmark compensation and annual performance reviews
• To design, develop, implement and manage salary, bonus and benefits packages for the employees
• To evaluate and modify existing compensation and benefits programs, policies, and procedures
• To ensure all programs, policies, and procedures comply with current legislation.
• Design a compensation package based on business goals and strategy
• Create a consistent compensation guideline that matches our work and organizational culture
• Create and analyze job descriptions evaluations and classifications
• Conduct salary and labor market research to define benchmarks
• Apply effective communication strategies
• Assess employees needs by conducting organizational surveys
• Keep abreast with new trend and best practice in the filed
• Ensure that compensation practices are in compliance with current laws and regulations
• Conduct periodic audits, prepare and present reports
• Participate in Korn Ferry Salary Surveys to ensure that market benchmarking is available and perform ad hoc projects
• Coordinate the annual remuneration review process
• Provide support in the allocation of Annual Salary Increases & bonus for Total South Africa including NBE

Customer Service

• To review processes, identify areas of improvement and recommend changes that will increase accuracy and efficiency
• To seek to improve operations, and decrease turnaround times, to enhance customer service.
• To measure the cycle time it takes to resolve payroll problems and respond to queries.
• To carry out customer satisfaction surveys to measure service delivery

Personnel Cost Planning – to prepare and advise on personnel salary budget

• To review personnel costs on a monthly basis to assist with management and control of the Company salary budget
• To consult with Financial Control in the preparation and presentation of the Annual Budget and Long-Term Plan.
• To receive and analyze personnel costs per department
• To run and test various cost scenarios in respect of bonus and annual increases according to parameters set by Executive

Management and approved by the Remuneration Committee.

• To assist in the monitoring of the Human Resources departments budget
• Prepare annual Group BPP file and HR Divers report
• To prepare a variety of periodic and specialized reports and any other written reports related to the HR budget.

HSEQ

• To observe and apply relevant policies and procedures in the performance of work.

Candidate Profile
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and competencies

• Qualification level required for the position : Level 6 = Bachelor’s or equivalent level

Technical skills required for the position: 

• The ability to exercise an exceptional focus to detail and still expedite processes to meet deadlines, ability to show and practice a high level of confidentiality and trustworthiness, good analytical and problem solving, good interpersonal, communication skills and an ability to collaborate with others to achieve desired business results, ability to identify and resolve conflict and problems, a high orientation towards customer service.
• Behavioral competencies required for the position : Communication and negotiation to liaise with stakeholders, analytical andproblem-solving skills to analyze data and design programs, and leadership and empathy to manage their stakeholders and handle sensitive employee situations. Adaptability, attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high level of discretion are also crucial for success.
• Language skills required for the position : Proficient command of both written and oral communications in English.
• Certification required for the position : Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology, or a related field.
• Specific knowledge required for the position : Extensive knowledge of benefits and compensation programs, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation. Thorough knowledge of compensation & benefits principles, practices, regulations, policies and procedures as well as relevant legislation for South Africa, Eswatini and Namibia.
• Level of experience required for the position : 5+ years business related experience

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Activities
The Head of O&M South Africa is responsible for setting up an organization that ensures achievement of targets in terms of availability, production, and asset lifetime, in compliance with safety standards and contractual requirements, including:

• Define and implement local O&M strategy in line with TTE’s global O&M strategy
• Ensure global management of operations and maintenance in line with local strategy, defining priorities, recruit and organize team accordingly
• Implement and continuously improve TTE’s governance, processes, and reporting
• Prepare the department budget
• Ensure application of TTE’s policies and directives
• Develop team skills and professionalization
• Ensure the proper and adequate management of all operation and maintenance activities of the project companies under TERSA’s management
• Responsible for monitoring, optimization and continuous improvement of plant performance and availability to ensure optimal project outcomes
• Responsible for achieving key performance indicators targets set by the boards of the respective project companies, such as operational e.g. production and availability or HSE indicators
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations of the project companies under TERSA’s management
• As a member of the management team, contributes to the overall management of TERSA
• Regular reporting to management, HQ and the boards of the project companies under TERSA’s management Working relationships
• Internally, the role interfaces amongst others with Asset Management, Construction team, Development team, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Compliance, and QHSE.
• Externally, the role works amongst others with contractors, suppliers, and certain public authorities.
• Within the Group, the role liaises amongst others with the Global Performance and O&M teams, OneTech and participates in technical committees. HSE To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within your area of responsibility by ensuring:
• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• The promotion of a safe working environment and positively contributing to the company's HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within your area of responsibility
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all TTE’s HSE policies rules guidelines and legal requirements (to the extent possible) within all project companies under TERSA’s management

Candidate Profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering and preferably also Law or Commerce
• Minimum 10 years of operation and maintenance experience in the global energy space (renewable and/or large scale industrial projects)
• Strong knowledge of regulations governing power generation assets
• Strong understanding of renewable asset O&M issues
• Strong knowledge of safety standards
• Good knowledge of budgeting processes
• Successfully recruited and managed multi-disciplined team members
• Synthetic and analytical mind, process, results, project and team oriented, perseverance, adaptability, autonomy, open-mindedness, interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English (French as a plus)

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Activities
This position require a person managing the following areas:

• Identify workplace hazards relating to the specific operation involving electricity (electrical works and non-electrical works close to electrical infrastructures) and has the Authority to take appropriate actions to safeguard human life and COMPANY assets.
• Make sure that all electrical operations on COMPANY assets comply with COMPANY rule requirements and Best International Electrical practice.

HSE Responsibilities:

Define the HSE requirement for electrical activities for construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance phase of affiliates assets.

• Promote HSE Culture in order to prevent and reduce electrical incidents.
• Review Electrical HSE statistics for affiliate on quarterly basis and report to Management/;
• Perform the Electrical High Potential Incidents analysis and ensure action plans are implemented.
• Participate in Electrical Accident and Incident investigations as required (Origin, cause tree analysis, corrective action deployment)
• Validate operation procedures (generic or specific) relative to electrical work or operations in the vicinity of electrical live installations for its affiliates sites

Technical Responsibilities:

Provide technical assistance to all COMPANY divisions (Engineering, Construction, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection) for the electrical operations, personnel and equipment.

• Define what are electrical operations and non-electrical operations in the vicinity of electrical equipment in case of doubts.
• Provide technical support during procurement (including rent) of main electrical equipment or electrical service providers.
• Contribute to the selection of the contractors. Evaluate their competences in electricity
• Ensure that Critical Electrical Protective Equipment (CEPE) are identified and subject to a well followed verification process described in the general maintenance process of the entity.
• Review and approve Operation Procedures (risk analysis, mitigation plan, operations) involving electrical operations or operations close to electrical infrastructures and attend the operation when required or ensure suitable delegation for supervision with attention to LOTO process
• Provide electrical expertise advice to all projects/construction/O&M Managers, organize and carry out reviews and audits for each Affiliate sites and/or contractors on yearly basis.
• Attend to yearly inspection of main electrical equipment (sub-station, main boards) on site.
• Perform regular audit of electrical work
• Participate in all external electrical audits in his/her Affiliate
• Perform regular Electrical Safety training/sensibilization, and Campaigns for COMPANY personnel and contractor personnel.
• Contribute to the electrical part of the safety induction, for each site
• Seek assistance from COMPANY internal resources when CPEO’s competencies are not sufficient;[BV1] 

General Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintenance and development of methodology, rules and instructions for electrical operations for the affiliates
• Issue and maintain the Affiliate methods and procedure documents regarding electrical operations;
• Develop technical documents and procedures as per affiliate needs;
• Ensure continuous improvement through Return of Experience sharing or procedure improvement
• Participate in the process of derogations on electrical operations requested by affiliates for deviation of Company Requirements;

Resource management:

• Define the competencies required to affiliates electrical operations.
• Assess personnel competencies to carry out electrical operations within Affiliate perimeter.
• Define and validate the training program for personnel involved in electrical operations or operation around electrical equipment or infrastructures if required.
• Validate and control outsourced electrical training.
• Develop and maintain a electricity specialists network as a team member for regular communication with all entities CPEOs, and internal departments.
• Develop proper communication channels and define a clear Competence Management Plan for Affiliate electrical Personnel.

Organisational Responsibilities:

• Review and advise Affiliate sites on Electrical Operations Organization & Safety System.
• Develop and maintain a commercial relationship development with contractors (equipment suppliers, EPC, O&M ...) within affiliate country or regional perimeter.
• Create and maintain a Electricity Network within affiliate perimeter;
• Responsible for the communication of routine electrical activities or specific related campaigns within Affiliate.
• Define common practices/tools and create a safe and efficient electrical culture within the Affiliate.
• Ensure market intelligence survey on electrical activities, equipment or other resources.
• Represent the Affiliate in any platforms concerning electricity such as meetings, seminars, forums or as requested.

Candidate Profile

• Preferably BEng/BSc/BS (Electrical, Mechatronic)
• Diploma Electrical Engineering - minimum requirement.
• Detailed knowledge of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards that governs electrical construction and operation activities in South Africa
• 10+ years’ experience with a GMR 2.1 
• Attention to detail required
• Requires an organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
• Commercial mindset and experience with optimizing overall business from a technical design and execution perspective
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Understanding of MS Project and Primavera project schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy projects
• Proficient in English. Ability to speak Afrikaans will be an advantage on current projects
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• A valid Driver’s license