Job Opportunities at EarthStream

Our client, a leading IPP, has a current opportunity for a Sustainability Manager (ESG, CSI, ED focused) on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Gqeberha (PE).

Candidate Profile -

• Strong B-BBEE codes background
• Have participated in Round 5 and RMIPPP Bid submission (advantage)
• Fair understanding of Social requirements in the Mining Charter (Bonus)
• Understanding of the International Finance Corporation (IFC)- Performance Standards and Compliance on social aspects
• Experience in developing or project managing of the following services:
  • Resettlement plan
  • Livelihood Restoration Plan
  • Stakeholder mapping and engagement plan
• Leadership and management skills and experience.
• Financial and Legal literacy
• Able to work with spreadsheets and manipulate data for analysis and able to understand contractual agreements
• A degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business Administration.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Renewable Energy and community management
• Good interpersonal skills; able to influence others without having direct authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; in particular, good presentation skills at all levels
• (including local community meetings, board level presentations and press relations)

Responsibilties -

• Participate in REIPPP Bid submission and Financial Close processes (Advantage)
• Develop and implement Social programmes with Private PPA off-takers
• Develop the ED strategy for each project to comply with Implementation Agreement commitments.
• Sourcing and implementing of SED & ED programs.
• Presenting yearly SED & ED budgets, forecasts and expenditure on all programs for the various
• Project Companies.
• Preparing of quarterly and to-date Economic Development reports, forecasts achievements vs
• obligations for shareholders, financers and the Department of Energy (DoE).
• Responsible for all Economic Development compliance requirements and implementation and Project
• Company/IPP Office audits.
• Implementing internal controls and procedures for SED & ED projects.
• Reviewing of SED & ED contracts/ agreements/ term sheets prior to implementation.
• Develop the Economic Development Plan (SED and ED) for each project company and ensure
• submission thereof to the Department of Energy as per deadline.
• Oversee beneficiary assessments, manage the contracting process, define the
• implementation processes and oversee project implementation.
• Manage the activities of the Social and Ethics Committees of the Boards.
• Manage the development of Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Monitor the compliance of economic development programmes against contractual obligations,
• including reporting requirements.
• Ensuring the SED and ED spend is utilized accordingly and reporting on it to the Board of Directors.

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Our client has a current opportunity for a B-BBEE Practitioner on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Gqeberha (PE).

Ideal Candidate:

• Ideal candidate would have 5-10 years' experience in B-BBEE Consulting, having formerly spent time at a Verification Agency or worked very closely with a Verification Agent.
• Candidates with only Verification Agent experience will be considered if they a minimum of 5 years' experience under SANAS as well as management experience within the Verification Agent.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years' relevant work experience in:
• B-BBEE Experience in Consulting / SANAS Verification Agency AND
• A Commerce Degree

Other Requirements:

• Experience with MANTIS calculator and BEE Manager
• Demonstrated Client Focus and superior communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in B-BBEE, including dti Codes of Good Practice, Sector Charters, detailed reporting, policy review and verification
• Superior technical expertise in the interpretation and application of BEE legislation, including all elements of the dti Codes, particularly ownership
• Experience with BEE systems analysis and strategy creation
• Research experience, especially in business related topics
• Experience with managing a team
• Experience with Excel & PowerPoint
• Project Management experience
• Experience with managing a team, clients or subcontractors
• Experience with Excel & PowerPoint
• Previous Consulting experience, especially in Management Consulting, is an advantage

The B-BBEE Practitioner will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Ensuring that the BEE Team produces correct, timeous, strategically sound and accurate calculations, analysis, client responses and verifications that are in the best interests of the client
• Ensure that all aspects of the technical work are checked and verified before any feedback is communicated to clients
• Liaise directly with portfolio clients and manage all portfolio clients interactions, including for verification and consulting work
• Apply specialist knowledge ito the DTI Codes of Practice and other relevant Legislation regarding BEE in order to produce the best result for the client
• Be able to communicate effectively with client teams, project teams and other stakeholders in both verbal and written formats
• Be able to apply strategic thinking to government legislation, solving client problems and developing value-adding strategies which align BEE legislation and objectives, the spirit of transformation and client's business strategies
• Identifying and structuring problems in general, developing the analytics required.
   

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Our client has a current opportunity for a Economic Development Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in REIPPP Bid submission and Financial Close processes
• Participate in Private PPA submissions
• Develop and implement social programmes with Private PPA off-takers
• Develop the ED strategy for each project to comply with Implementation Agreement commitments.
• Sourcing and implementing of SED & ED programs .
• SED & ED budgets, forecasts, and expenditure on all programs for the various Project Companies.
• Preparing of quarterly and to-date Economic Development reports, forecasts achievements vs obligations for shareholders, financers, and the Department of Energy (DoE).
• Responsible for all Economic Development compliance requirements and implementation and Project Company/IPP Office audits.
• Implementing internal controls and procedures for SED & ED projects.
• Reviewing of SED & ED contracts/ agreements/ term sheets prior to implementation.
• Develop the Economic Development Plan (SED and ED) for each project company and ensure submission thereof to the Department of Energy, Private offtaker as per deadline.
• Oversee beneficiary assessments, manage the contracting process, define the implementation processes and oversee project implementation.
• Manage the activities of the Social and Ethics Committees of the project company Boards.
• Manage the development of Monitoring and Evaluation processes.
• Preparing for and attending all meetings of all operational boards, overseeing Economic Development activities.
• Serving on board committees and sub-committees as appointed or elected.
• Serving as Trustee on behalf of Mulilo on various community trusts
• Providing general advice and assistance to the organization upon request by Board members and/or staff. Providing reports, materials, and other items associated with Board responsibilities and activities in a timely manner.
• Informing the Board of all actual and potential conflicts of interest relating to the general purposes and activities of the organization and to specific issues before the board.
• Review and approve the Trust's annual budget that fulfills the mission and goals of the foundation
• Oversee the work of the Finance Committee in defining investment goals, monitoring the management of investments and adhering to tax requirements.
• Evaluate on a regular basis:
  • The organization's effectiveness in accomplishing its mission;
  • The role and performance of the Executive Director on an annual basis
  • The effectiveness of the allocation of resources;
  • The effectiveness of individual Trustees and of the Board of Trustees as a whole
• Other reponsibilities as requested by the Board of Directors, the Board Chair, or other officers of the Board.

Minimum Requirements

• Legal degree and strong B-BBEE codes background
• 5+ years' experience in Renewable Energy and community management as well as serving on boards or as a trustee
• Have participated in Round 5 and RMIPPP Bid submission
• Leadership and management skills and experience.
• Financial and Legal literacy
• Able to work with spreadsheets and manipulate data for analysis and able to understand contractual agreements A degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business Administration.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passionate about community development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to influence others without having direct authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; in particular, good presentation skills at all levels (including local community meetings, board level presentations and press relations)

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Our client, a leading EPC, currently busy growing their Renewables team, has a current opportunity for an Electrical Engineer - Studies on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Midrand.

Requirements

•  Assistance with producing the following system studies reports:
  •  Grid integration
  •  Grid code compliance o Protection grading and settings
  •  Dynamic studies.
•  As you increase your skills and experience, your role will expand accordingly.
•  Assisting internal and external specialists with data gathering and report compilation.
•  Interfacing with clients.
•  On certain projects this role will include being the project manager. The project manager is responsible for the project's budget, schedule, and safety as well as contract management. This will include the management of subcontractors where applicable. This will be limited to purely engineering projects.

Qualifications/Experience

Minimum Requirement:

•  B. Eng or M. Eng in electrical engineering.
•  ECSA registered PR. Eng or candidate engineer is an advantage.
•  Minimum 5 years' experience.
•  Experience in at least one of the following sectors (in order of preference): renewables, transmission & distribution, power generation, mining, and petrochemical.

Experience in one or more of the following fields will be advantageous

•  Power system simulation in a package like DIgSILENT PowerFactory or ETAP.
•  Writing software for engineering and scientific simulations and understanding of the numerical methods underpinning the simulation.
•  Techno-economic evaluations of hybrid microgrids or renewable energy projects using HOMER Pro, HOMER Grid, or SAM.
•  Financial evaluation of projects based on financial metrics such as IRR, NPV, LCOE, payback period, etc.
•  Protection grading.
•  Lightning Protection risk assessment as per SANS/IEC 62305-2.
•  Earth grid design.

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Earthstream Global is currently recruiting on behalf of a large international Consulting Engineering firm who are seeking a Geometric Engineer to join their dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing geometric systems to meet project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop geometric algorithms and models for complex systems
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and solve design problems
• Analyze geometric data and create 2D and 3D models
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations for geometric design improvements
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure designs meet functional and performance requirements
• Develop technical reports and documentation for geometric designs

Qualifications:

• 11 years' experience as a Geometric Engineer
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
• Strong understanding of geometric algorithms and methodologies
• Experience with AutoCAD/CAM software and geometric modeling tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

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Our client, a global IPP, has a current opportunity for a Solar Plant Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in the Northern Cape.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar with professional accreditation.
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC (Factories)) is compulsory.
• Experience appointed as a GMR 2(1).
• Master further studies and/or project management qualification would be advantageous.
• More than 5 years renewable energy industry O&M experience or similar technical role particularly in Solar technology.
• Knowledge in the grid code compliance of South Africa is advantageous.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

• High technical competency particularly on renewable plant electrical equipment including the power utility substations, and especially inverters would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience in design to implementation and application of LV/MV/HV equipment eg. inverter technology, electrical balance of plant, or power utility substations.
• Plant safety and technical/technology management.
• Electrical equipment/component troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• In depth knowledge of renewable energy industrial, power plant engineering, renewable energy power plant operation & maintenance, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Proficiency in coordinating and monitoring contractors' performance for O&M, safety, quality, and environmental conformance; and scheduling of activities.
• Knowledge of the energy market and the relationships with Eskom, and government institutions in connection with this sector.
• Managing people with empathy and in best professional way.
• Liaison skills with key internal & external (incl. Global) stakeholders.
• Detailed individual and organizational skills to compile and track plants documentation, events, and conduct performance analysis.
• Good personal work skills with due consideration for office protocol and expectations.
• Conversant with national and international contracts for services and materials in the energy sector.
• Ability and willingness to travel and take temporary assignments on different locations within South Africa and Sub Sahara Africa.
• Willing to relocate permanently.
• Rotational work may be required.
• Assume duties in normal work times, overtime work and standby work over stipulated weekends applies as per employer's work conditions.
• No remote working.
• Medically fit (hot weather).
• Valid Driver's License.
   

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Our client has a current opportunity for a Development Engineer - Greenfield Projects on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.

Please take note of the following minimum requirements -

• Min 3-5 years' experience working for Eskom on the grid connection side
• Experience gathered working for an IPP/Developer who partake in REIPPP bidding
• Proven experience providing insight into bidding/business development teams
• An Engineering degree, at minimum

Key Responsibilitie

• Manage grid connection applications and approval processes,
• Optimisation and negotiation of grid connection engineering designs and solutions,
• Working with the business development project teams to manage other technical project inputs,
• Assessment and mitigation of project risks,
• Drafting of technical grid, electrical and other specifications,
• Undertake due diligence processes including site visits and assessments,
• Use of modelling tools such as WAsP and WindPro but also PVSyst, CAD, GIS, HOMER and in-house software,
• Selection and management of third-party technical advisors and experts,
• Development of accurate cost and yield estimates for use in financial models,
• Interpretation of project documents (primarily grid agreements and grid code specifications but also PPA, JDA, GSA, MOU, ESIA etc) and incorporation of requirements into contractors' documents (primarily EPC and O&M Contracts),
• Management of site technical investigations including ground investigations and grid assessments,
• Manage contractor tendering and negotiation processes
• Manage Lender's and Owner's Engineers and the associated relationships, communication and information flow,
• Management of project development and construction schedules,
• Participate in planning and selection of resourcing for construction management staff,
• Monitoring of project construction activities,
• Maintaining strong interfaces with all project disciplines including legal, E&S, finance and HR

Experience, Knowledge and Qualification

• Engineering degree or significant technical training or experience in the electrical engineering field,
• Significant experience in the South African energy industry either as a technical advisor, Development Engineer, a Developer or Consultant,
• Experience within a technical department at ESKOM,
• Experience in renewable project design and optimisation,
• Experienced in developing and negotiating contracts including, construction contracts, grid connection agreements and power purchase agreements,
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Lender's, Owner's Engineers, Lender's Engineer and contractors,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
   

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Our client, an international IPP, has a current opportunity for a Construction Contracts Manager on a contract basis (24-months). The position will be based in Cape Town.

The Construction Contracts Manager is responsible for contractual administration of the Project contracts and their associated documents.

Under EPC Co Director supervision, the Construction Contracts Manager will provide Project Managers and Engineering Manager with oversight and advisory input into project specific contract management activities during implementation, and act as a focal point for contract related matters throughout all phases of projects.

For that objective, its role comprises of, inter alia:

• Before Financial Close, ensure that the relevant clauses in the various contracts are aligned, and advise before contract signature how to optimise efficiency in the implementation phase
• Lead and direct all contractual aspects of executing the project including risk assessment.
• Having detail knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement and various Project Agreements/permits/consents and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts.
• Participate in the upstream contracting process to ensure an optimum adjustment of contractual commitments, and incentives on quality, deadlines, milestones, costs, risks and opportunities; in particular, challenges the scope and the target market value.
• Ensure that the schedule, deliverables, terms and conditions and technical limits contained in the contractor's commitment scope are clear and shared with the contractors and contribute to the identification of the Project risks and opportunities related to the activities.
• Enforce the contract provisions (application of contractual mechanisms, compliance with mutual obligations, etc.) contributing to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the contract and exercises ongoing due diligence as regards any related risks.
• Contribute jointly with Work Package Leaders to steering the physical progress, based on a reporting mechanism and indicators previously agreed with the contractor, and to a periodic re-estimation of work remaining to be done to secure the cost on completion.
• Manage any potential changes in the contractor's commitment scope. Processes and ensure the traceability of exchanges and contract-related events for the purpose of anticipating any necessary adaptations of the contract and compiling evidence to defend the company's interests as needed in case of claims.
• Be effective in responding to the correspondences from various counter parties and ensure the interest of the Project is protected.
• Actively monitors the project progress in line with the contract schedule and ensure the parties adhere to the program.
• Draft the execution assessment report and organise the sharing of lessons learned from the contract.
• Verify the progress payment claims of the contractors along with the Owner's Engineer and process the payments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Engineering and/or Construction Law is desirable.
• Minimum 7 Years of Experience working with large complex projects in the Renewable Energy industry, preferably in the REIPPPP.
• Professional Certification in Contracts Management is recommended.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in all facets of Contract Management within a project.
• Ability to understand and analyse the details of non-contractual matters such as engineering, cost control, planning and construction in order to provide relevant contractual support.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills is required.
   

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Our client, a leading Renewable Energy Developer, is currently in the hunt for a Senior Engineer and Program Manager, focused on Power-to-X (PtX) projects. This role would be based in Cape Town.

Your Tasks

• Project development of PtX projects in South Africa
• Cooperate internally with our solar and wind development as well as international PtX team
• Address green Hydrogen/PtX production, logistics, wheeling/grid utilization, water use
• Build up relationships with suppliers and infrastructure operators
• Project planning, management and execution
• Accompany and lead external advisors and engineering companies
• Coordinate multi-partner projects in PtX solutions for domestic as well as export offtakers
• Establish an information pool for PtX-related permitting and obtain permits
• Prepare presentation material for proposals to customers or best practice examples for public presentations

Your Skills

• Your background is an engineering degree, preferably in process or chemical engineering
• Additional economic skills a significant advantage
• You have more than five years work experience in the industry of gas or chemistry
• Strong project management skills
• Experience in complex projects with several stakeholders and participants
• Self-motivated and enduring character, able to manage yourself and others, and fit into a dynamic and diverse team environment
• Motivating and able to self-organize your objectives and projects
• You can operate MS Office products and other relevant software required for the role

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Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior BIM Modeller to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and managing BIM models and providing technical support for project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain BIM standards and protocols
• Collaborate with project teams to create BIM models for construction projects
• Develop and maintain BIM content libraries
• Conduct quality control checks on BIM models
• Provide technical support to project teams for BIM software
• Train project team members on BIM software and best practices
• Review and approve BIM models from junior modellers
• Participate in project meetings and provide BIM-related insights
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in BIM technology

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in BIM modelling and management
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, Civil3D, Civil Designer, BIM360, Roadmate or TechnoCAD
• Strong understanding of BIM standards and protocols
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

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Our client, a leading IPP, is currently on the hunt for a Turbine Engineer to join their team. This will be a 21-month contract (can be extended), and you will be based in Noupoort, Northern Cape, for the duration of the contract.

The Turbine Engineer shall mainly perform an oversight, monitoring and technical inspection role during the erection of the wind turbines at each subproject.

Qualification and Skills:

The required candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in an Engineering or Construction field (BSc, BTech or equivalent as a minimum),
• Minimum 5 years work experience as Turbine Engineer/ Technician on renewable projects,
• Exposure and knowledge of multiple project execution will be an added advantage,
• Proactive, with high level of entrepreneurship, energy level and motivation,
• Team worker with sense of the common good,
• Detail orientated- able to follow up on details, monitor and report on progress,
• Good communication skills - reliable and trustworthy,
• High social and intercultural competence,
• Speaks and writes English fluently. Good knowledge of another language is an advantage,
• Above average report writing skill, with good spelling and grammar acumen,
• Analytical thinking with focus on customer and goal achievement,
• An excellent working knowledge of MS Office,
• Willingness to be site-based, in Noupoort, Northern Cape for the full duration of the project,
• In possession of a valid driver's license,
• Medically fit.
   

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Requirements:

• The ideal candidate for this position should possess a degree in Engineering, Business or Accounting along with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in Procurement or other related roles within the energy, mining, or construction industries.
• The candidate should have proven experience in conducting large-scale negotiations.
• well-versed in construction contracts for large projects, specifically FIDIC or NEC contract templates. Additionally, previous experience in managing direct reports is required for this role.
• The candidate must be fluent in English, with the ability to conduct business seamlessly in the language.

Duties:

• The role entails leading the Procurement team in South Africa by enforcing and adhering to Procurement policies established by Central Procurement, defining sourcing strategies within the South African perimeter, approving Vendor Lists in accordance with company thresholds, directing the team in running and conducting tenders and other provider selection processes, and approving contract awards and amendments in line with company thresholds.
• Furthermore, the candidate should provide support to the BD Unit by managing and overseeing the tender and negotiation of Heads of Terms with potential EPC/Civil/Electrical contractors for Renewable Projects in South Africa, both in governmental and private business initiatives. The candidate will also support the E&C Unit by managing and supervising the negotiation and finalisation of Construction Contracts for selected Renewable Projects, as well as approving any potential amendments thereof. The O&M Unit can expect support from the candidate in the form of managing and overseeing the tender, negotiation, and finalisation of Scheduled Maintenance Contracts.
• In addition, the candidate will manage and supervise tenders, negotiations, and the finalisation of Supply and Services Contracts for the E&C, O&M, BD, and Staff Units (e.g. AFC, ICT, Communications, Human Resources, etc.). Finally, the candidate will report relevant Procurement function reports (e.g. expenditure, procurement status, compliance, etc.) with regards to the perimeter of South Africa to the Africa Head of Procurement by organising and managing the issuance of such reports.

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We are seeking a Business Development Manager, who can be based in either Cape Town or Johannesburg. You will be working for a Global Energy Company.

The Business Development Manager will promote Energy Business strategic objectives in the South and East Africa region.

Responsibilities:

•  Manage, monitor, and develop the sales projects in own responsibility area and report the progress to relevant stakeholders.
•  Responsible for forecasting of sales volumes and costs in defined responsibility area.
•  Maintain and further develop present assigned customer relationships.
•  Identify and develop relationships with potential customers.
•  Organize and participate in relevant sales meetings with customers.
•  Identify, report, and manage potential risks detected in the assigned projects.
•  Lead Business development and sales projects in the specified area and report the progress to relevant stakeholders
•  Accurately forecast and deliver sales with best possible profitability with low risk profiles
•  Understand/review/approve opportunity cost budget
•  Define and execute country action plans
•  Proactively work to enable cross-divisional and cross-organizational cooperation throughout the sales process
•  Negotiate terms and conditions of contracts
•  Ensure compliance of our sales activities with internal business processes
•  Ensure high level customer relationship management
•  Active engagement with local and global consultants to promote and educate on solutions
•  Active engagement with local governments and utilities to promote and educate on solutions
•  Create and identify opportunities in cooperation with regional sales teams
•  Negotiate project and coordinate financing arrangements with collaboration of the Finance team
•  Work with internal and external experts (technical, financial, legal, environmental, etc.) in order to maximize the competitiveness of the solutions.

Requirements:

• BSc or equivalent in a technical or commercial degree
• Minimum 5 years working experience in sales within the power / energy / infrastructure industry.
• Excellent understanding of the energy business.
• Understand business objectives and customer value creation
• Strong drive for performance with positive attitude and can-do mind-set in an environment of multiple, changing priorities
• Communication, cooperation and influencing skills, experience in working in a matrix organization
• Ability to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams
• Advanced skills in facilitation, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Good presentation and networking skills
• Strategic oriented mind-set, positive and analytical approach
• Financial knowledge and contractual skills
   
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