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Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations
• 7 years’ experience in Economic Development as per REIPPPP
• Good knowledge of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE)
• National Diploma in Project Management/Social Sciences/Development studies/any equivalent NQF level
• Fluent in English and ability to speak/read/write one additional language
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with small and large groups
• Able to work independently
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint and Office Suite 365 skills
• Working knowledge and experience in different types of filing systems and good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel
• A valid Driver’s license

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Projects ED obligations and ensure ED compliance during all phases of the project:

1. Design and Implement Economic Development strategies that will be applied at the various stages of a project cycle (i.e. during the development, construction and operations.)
2. Compilation and timeous submission of all Project ED related reports (ED Plan, Monthly & Quarterly Reports, Board Reports etc.) to Management, IPPO, lenders and other stakeholders
3. Manage communication with IPP Office and other stakeholders on all Economic Development topics, while maintaining a positive relationship
4. Continually improve, review, evaluate and monitor the Projects Economic Development obligations
5. Provide input for Economic Development budgets and assist in obtaining approval
6. Create Economic Development Management and Community Management Plans
7. Creating and implementing Economic Development templates, tools and processes to ensure Economic Development compliance
8. Continually monitor the Projects Economic Development performance by evaluating the project activities `actual vs. forecast`
9. Ensure that the Projects Economic Development Performance does not result in termination
10. Continually monitor Economic Development Risks and propose mitigation plans to the Management team
11. Continually monitor the Project and Contractors Economic Development Obligations
12. Ensure supporting information required for Economic Development audits are up to date, saved neatly and well structured
13. Provide assistance and oversee Economic Development Consultants
14. Establish a long-term vision and measurable objectives to transform host communities
15. Assist in implementing, monitoring and evaluating Community Development programmes such as Socio-Economic Development; Supplier Development, Enterprise Development and Skills Development
16. Assist with stakeholder management and community workshops
17. Assist Economic Development audits performed by the Department of Energy, the IPP Office or Independent Auditors;
18. Conduct regular Economic Development audits on Project level and Contractor level
19. Provide administrative support to Economic Development Manager on all Project Phases:

• Bidding
• Award to FC
• Construction
• Operations

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Candidate Profile

Education

• Graduate Degree in Engineering

Experience, knowledge & skills

• Minimum 10 years of experience within the solar PV and HV works and/or battery storage industry, working for an EPC Contractor, Technical Advisor, Owner Engineer, or well-known IPP/Project Developer
• Robust technical background within the renewable industry, in terms of electrical or mechanical or civil engineering
• Business background in Renewables
• Specific experiences in both pre-construction and execution stages
• Experience working in a multi-cultural / multi-site environment, and in a wide transverse / cross-functional mode
• Fluent in English (French as a plus)
• South African citizen
• Preference will be given to previous disadvantaged individuals
• Synthetic and analytical mind, process driven, results oriented, project and team oriented, perseverance, adaptability, autonomy, open-mindedness, interpersonal skills 

Assessing appropriately the Business/Project needs

• Managing site surveys and technical studies performed by Third Parties (geotechnical, hydrological, topographical…)
• Assessing performance
• Performing preliminary designs accordingly and optimizing them (Generation/storage Plant and interconnection), in compliance with local regulations, in order to achieve the optimum in terms of LCOE
• Assessing CAPEX and OPEX, performing LCOE analysis and optimizations
• Defining the project schedule
• Managing Technical Due Diligences, with internal and/or external support, when needs be

In direct contact with the Business Development leader in charge, he/she contributes also to business and economics aspects, with a focus on:

• Managing RFP, reviewing, clarifying and challenging EPC/BOS Contractors offers
• Managing RFP, reviewing, clarifying and challenging main equipment vendors’ offers
• Confirming technical inputs to be included in business models in order to justify investment decision and/or to convince partners
• Preparing and negotiating the procurement/supply contracts with contractors and equipment suppliers
• Preparing project’s execution strategy and set-up
• Reporting to TotalEnergies and JVs relevant committees.
• He/she contributes then to the investment decision, which will be based TotalEnergies governance and thus may require attendance to the relevant committees.
• During project execution, he/she is responsible and accountable for the overall coordination of construction of the project, with the main aim of completing the work on time, within budget, as per project requirements, and without any major HSE incidents. He/she will pay specific attention to:
• Overall management of the EPC contractors. Interact with the Contracts Manager to ensure any potential contractual issues are pro-actively addressed.
• Guide the Employers’ Construction manager in his/her work on site
• Placing a constant and strong emphasis on HSE
• Being fully informed about the site work by, amongst others, regular site visits
• Identify potential risks and opportunities throughout the execution period
• Acting as a key point of contact with stakeholders, including the ESKOM, the local communities
• Liaise with the ED Manager to ensure that the overall ED targets are achieved
• Ensure that the O&M Contractor is ready and in place to take over at COD
• Reporting to TotalEnergies and JVs relevant committees
• provides technical support to the execution teams, in order to deliver the projects on time, on budget and as per project requirements, from NTP through COD until EPC Contract Final Acceptance
• During asset operation, he/she provides technical support to the Asset Management / O&M teams with a focus on technical scope.

He/she directly contributes also in building and improving solar PV, BESS and HV works, with a focus on:

• Developing innovative solutions (products, processes, projects schemes…)
• Ensuring standardization of processes/procedures/templates related to his/her scope
• Managing Lessons Learned and keep up-to-date dedicated registers related to his/her scope
• Developing and managing KPIs and continuous improvement activities related to his/her scope
• Training and coaching more junior staff
• Those are the essential duties and responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. 

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Candidate Profile

• BEng/BSc/BS (Civil Engineering)
• 2+ years’ experience (renewable energy experience would be an advantage).
• Awareness and understanding Balance of Plant, TSA and O&M agreements (Wind projects).
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Arica.
• Experience of the application and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa.
• 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
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
• 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, Powerpoint and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy projects
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• A valid Driver’s license

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and project management (civil engineering) of the relevant Projects.
• Providing civil engineering input and technical interface between the various work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) necessary to fully execute the Projects.
• Ensuring technical compliance (civil engineering) with Project documents.
• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are
• well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Support during the procurement process of contractors to perform services under the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Assist with interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during financial close process and construction.
• Construction supervision (civil engineering).
• Civil Engineering input in the project time schedule.
• Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Liaising with the TSIA Contractor, BOP Contractor, including subcontractors and design consultants.
• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

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Candidate Profile

 Successful candidate must have the following requirement:

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations.
• SAMTRAC/ NEBOSH formal training in HSE field.
• Registered with the SACPCM as CHSO
• 4 to 7 years of experience in Managing health, safety and environment for projects
• Experience of PV and BESS projects preferred
• Experience in implementation, maintaining and auditing of the OSHA45001 and ISO14001 Management System
• Familiarity of Industry Standards and relevant industry HSE regulations and requirements.
• Familiarity with behavioural based safety systems, risk analysis / job safe analysis methods, emergency response and crisis management procedures.
• Excellent skills in problem solving, team building, ingenuity and initiative are required to coordinate problem resolution and to execute schedule requirements within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and team building skills, and being able to influence decision makers

Activities

The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for maintaining, developing, leading and supporting a strong environmental, health and safety culture within the project.

1. Ensure the personnel onsite have attended the relevant HSE inductions and trainings;
2. Ensure the HSE procedures for the specific tasks are kept updated;
3. Perform routine and random HSE inspections on a daily basis in order to monitor HSE procedures implementation on site and ensure the follow up of corrective actions;
4. Stop & report immediately to his superior any anomaly, violation & unsafe practice;
5. Promote a proactive and positive intervention approach to PROJECT team;
6. Spread HSE rules / standards / procedures / communication on site;
7. Attend and participate in daily meetings and Tool Box & Pre-Job Talks;
8. Ensure that relevant risk assessments are complied with and that Job Safety Analysis are prepared;
9. Advise on safe operative techniques and methodologies for the planning, safety control (i.e. JSA);
10. Ensure adequate HSE reporting in line with project procedures;
11. Inspect on a regular basis subcontractors activities;
12. Control compliance of the equipment used on site;
13. Monitor the effective implementation of the Permit to Work system on site;
14. Ensure that any HSE event is reported in due time;
15. Assist in the investigation of accidents and analysis in order to identify trends and propose the necessary corrective measures;
16. Monitor and maintain control measures in the use of hazardous materials;
17. Conducts a follow-up of regular formal inspections together with Subcontractors representatives (verification exercises, walkthroughs, specific inspections etc.)

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Candidate Profile

• BEng/BSc/BS (Civil Engineering)
• 2+ years’ experience (renewable energy experience would be an advantage).
• Awareness and understanding EPC and O&M agreements (Solar projects).
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Arica.
• Experience of the application and understanding of the guidelines and specifications relevant to civil engineering in South Africa.
• 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
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
• 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, Powerpoint and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy projects
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• A valid Driver’s license

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and project management (civil engineering) of the relevant Projects.
• Providing civil engineering input and technical interface between the various work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) necessary to fully execute the Projects.
• Ensuring technical compliance (civil engineering) with Project documents.
• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are
• well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Support during the procurement process of contractors to perform services under the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Assist with interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during financial close process and construction.
• Construction supervision (civil engineering).
• Civil Engineering input in the project time schedule.
• Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Liaising with the TSIA Contractor, BOP Contractor, including subcontractors and design consultants.
• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.

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Candidate Profile

• BEng/BSc/BS (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic)
• 10+ years’ experience in the renewable energy environment (Wind Projects).
• Strong understanding of Wind TSIA and O & M agreement and interfaces with EPC BOP
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
• Attention to detail required
• Expertise in general testing and commissioning as well as performance testing of Wind Projects
• 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, Powerpoint
• Understanding of MS Project and Primavera project schedules
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel a bonus
• 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

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day technical project management of the relevant project (Wind Turbines).
• Oversee the preparation of yield simulations
• Manage region level relations with Turbine Suppliers and liaise with TotalEnergies group level key supplier management initiatives
• Lead the selection of a Turbine supplier and model for the relevant project
• Negotiate the Turbine supply agreement with the Turbine supplier, focussing on technical & commercial with coordination of negotiation by i) internal/external legal advisors and ii) technical specialists (BOP interfaces, Grid Code Compliance, Turbine Performance, SCADA, Schedule, Service/Asset Management...)
• Liaise with the BOP team to manage the interfaces between the BOP contractor and the Turbine supplier
• Lead the technical interface between the Turbine and various other work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) during execution.
• Oversee the Wind Turbine design review process during concept and detailed design (in consultation with the OE)
• Ensuring technical compliance of the Turbine Supplier with the Supplier Contract.
• Manage the review of any design deviations as may be requested during execution (assess viability, cost and time impact, etc)
• Assist the Project Director in interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during execution .
• Assist the Project Director in overseeing the construction process in collaboration with the site team
• Assist in meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Assist the Project Director in preparation of management presentations and the generation of periodic reports with the progress status of the project.
• Oversee the exaction of the met mast site calibration and Power Performance Measurements
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.