Job Openings at Voltalia

The Executive Assistant, based in Sandton (Johannesburg, South Africa), will have the following responsibilities:

Diary management / coordination & Administration

• Planning and organization of extensive travel schedule
• Planning and organization of daily and monthly schedule/agenda of Country Manager:
• Management, organization, and optimization of the diaries
• Meetings and other commitments scheduling
• Team meetings, workshops etc. as required
• Follow-up of monthly and quarterly reporting of all Managers, Asset Owners etc. , scheduling, agenda management, meeting minutes, documentation, etc.
• Document development, review and amendment, namely for Monthly and Quarterly Reports in the appropriate format
• Implementation and maintenance of contacts registration database
• Interfacing with the broader teams for coordination meetings
• Supporting the Country Manager various reports and any other related items

Business travel

• Requesting flights and travels logistics for Country Manager
• Monitoring travel costs and periodical reporting for the South African team
• Monitoring travel roster of team members and ensuring adherence to the travel policy

Communication

• Coordinating communication efforts to the internal stakeholders (local team)

Financial

• Assisting in the preparation of reports i.e. track spend vs budget
• Collecting and updating of monthly cash flow request from various Business Lines’s
• Follow up of all Request for Commitment requests, PO requests, collection of signatures, registration of documents etc.

General

• Supporting BL’s Senior Managers as and when required
• Providing high level support and coordinating with Office Management team in Cape Town
• Any ad hoc task as required from time to time 

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification mandatory
• Related certification / course advantageous
• Previous experience in a renewable energy or related environment a distinct advantage
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role essential
• Proficient in MS office tools (Power Point, Excel, Word, Visio…etc) essential
• Fluent in English

KEY SKILLS

• Team spirit and positive attitude
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Attention to detail is essential
• Ablility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proactivity, resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to multicultural environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organise effectively and prioritise own workload
• Respectfulness and confidentiality

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Our Intern for Voltalia South Africa’s office in Cape Town, will have the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

• Comply with the Employer’s workplace policies and procedures;
• Assist and manage project data management to share with Owners Engineers;
• Assist with evaluation of proposals required for project Construction activities;
• Assist with project reporting and drafting project presentations and reports;
• Assisting in Document management and updating trackers.
• Compiling Minutes of meetings;
• General Administration;
• Site Inspections;
• Assisting in review and confirmation of as build information;
• Assisting the Project manager in updating project control information;
• Assisting the Project Team with quality control;
• Assisting the Project Team with HSE compliance in the workplace;
• Perform general duties / ad-hoc work or provide support as required by Manager(s) and colleagues in the Project team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed appropriate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or a related field;
• Previous knowledge and experience in renewable energy a distinct advantage;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) essential;
• Ability to work flexible hours;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• South African Citizen with valid SA ID.

KEY SKILLS

• Self-starter, quick learner, takes initiative and ownership, eager to learn new things;
• Good written and verbal skills, as well as effective communication;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Team player and ability to multitask;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Capacity to manage and prioritize time and multiple tasks efficiently, especially when operating under pressure or deadlines;
• Personal accountability and ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Willing to receive and accept feedback, as well as giving constructive criticism to peers.

If you are excited by the opportunity to learn and get great workplace exposure, then submit your CV and motivation letter together with the following documents: Copy of your South African ID, your qualification (NQF7 - Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diplomas, Post Graduate Certificate and B-tech or higher) and your matric certificate.

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As a Senior Project Developer, your main responsibilities are:

• Spearhead project development to Identify, develop and evaluate new and existing projects opportunities for solar, wind, storage, and hybrid technologies in South-Africa;
• Identify and secure land rights, grid connection feasibility, lead permitting and all authorizations until Financial Close using GIS and other tools, assisting in the project development process;
• Manage the day-to-day activities and contacts for the project, including subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers;
• Ensure the technical and commercial feasibility of the project and propose measures to reduce risk, time, and cost of implementation;
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules;
• Ensure the implementation of the projects development in line with the Company objectives and targets;
• Work in close cooperation and contact with the Development Manager;
• Ensure that projects are developed on-time, within budget and compliant;
• Work in close collaboration with Internal Departments;
• Perform risk management to minimize project and development risks;
• Manage and report on time all changes in project scope, schedule, and costs;
• Report and escalate to Development Manager & Steering Committee as needed;
• Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders;
• Create, store and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
• Prepare presentations and reports for Steering Committee, International Development team and Controlling;
• Maintain and promote values, strength and reputation of company and its business lines in markets of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, business, or related major;
• Post-graduation or specialization in project Management is a plus;
• More than 5 years working as a Project Developer in South Africa;
• Prior experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus;
• Experience in interacting with external stakeholders in a professional environment;
• Advanced user of Project Management tools;
• English and other language a plus.

KEY SKILLS

• Team player, ability to ensure support and collaboration both internally and externally;
• Strong analytical skills and result-oriented perspective;
• Problem solving and proactive mindset and hands on attitude;
• Positive, "can do" attitude;
• Able to manage time and tasks efficiently, operating under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Strong work ethic, motivation, and drive to grow in the company;
• Resourceful and critical thinker, not only pointing out problems but also proposing solutions and ideas;
• Availability to travel extensively.

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The main responsibilities of the Renewable Energies Engineer are:

• Provide engineering support in South Africa and regional project;
• Provide technical support to projects in development, construction or operation (layout, sizing, Energy Yield Assessment, technical/cost analysis, electrical design, etc…) for internal and external clients;
• Support the Asset Owner at each stage: Investment Proposal, Construction, Repowering, etc…
• Provide technical support in different stages of the project (development, commercial/bid and construction phases);
• Analyze technical information received for a specific project (including RFP/RFQ and tenders) and evaluate its impact in the electrical design of the project;
• Perform technical descriptions, technical calculations, technical specifications, drawings for project licensing, EPC and execution;
• Make technical assessment and support site surveys;
• Contact suppliers for technical discussion of existing and/or alternative solutions, or under technical arrangements to electrical infrastructure.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree or Degree in Electrical/ Electrotechnical Engineering (preferred), graduated from recognized leading Engineering School
• 5-7 years minimum experience in engineering/renewable
• Good skills in CAD tools and simulation tools (PVSys, WaSP, WindPRO)
• Minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in electrical projects
• Photovoltaic projects of more than 10MW are valued
• Complete knowledge of regulatory framework
• Good local network with external players in the sector and good analytical skills

Languages:

• English: Fluent
• Local languages, French or Portuguese are a plus

KEY SKILLS

• Analysis and interpretation ability
• Availability and sense of responsibility
• Strong attention to detail, rigorous
• Self-motivation, autonomy, dynamism
• Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure
• Resilience ability and proactivity
• Good teamwork skills
• Availability for national and international travels
• Proactivity and Initiative spirit
• Good organization level
• Negotiation skills