Job Vacancies at Leap29

• The right candidate will be responsible for managing environmental aspects for the implementation of projects in South Africa in line with South African regulations, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements and Health, Safety, Environment and Social (HSES) Standards.

Key Responsibilities include

• To address and supervise EIA requirements;
• To manage all conditions set out in the Environmental Authorisation and EMPr;
• To supervise third party / subcontractors in the maintenance of monitoring programs and environmental management;
• To manage all data that comes from environmental monitoring activity;
• To evaluate test results and make recommendations for maintaining compliance with local norms and standards, as well as IFC standards;
• Coordinating with the Site Manager, H&S Manager and Social Manager to ensure conformity with the environmental and social management plan;
• Inspect construction sites frequently for environmental management plan implementation and compliance;
• To inform the company’s team for every incident and to determine the management plan in order to reduce impact on the environment;
• To reduce the impact on local environment through pollution control, implement plans for controlling wastes, conservation of flora and fauna, removal of hazardous substances and hydrocarbons, management of water in accordance with the legislated and contractual requirements;
• Overview and coordinate environmental operations in order to ensure permit renewals and regulatory compliance;
• To inform and monitor Contractors with respect to environmental obligations;
• Provide training and assistance to the Contractors in terms of environmental management;
• To keep documents / permits / licences relating to environmental policies and regulation up to date;
• Ensure proper reporting to National, Provincial and Municipal stakeholders.

Education and Technical Skills

• At least 3- 5 years of experience working in a similar position;
• Familiarity with the development and implementation of Lender’s E&S Requirements;
• Fluent in English;
• Strong grasp or fluency in other local languages is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to and understanding of the aims, values, principles, policies and procedures of the company
• Commitment to utilizing participatory approaches
• Demonstrable ability in report writing
• A good understanding and/or knowledge of environmental management, environmental monitoring, compliance auditing, contractor management
• Group facilitation and coaching skills
• A good sense of organization and time management
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of respect, listening and interaction with local project stakeholders

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• The position which we are seeking to fill is for a PPA Sales Manager to focus on renewables projects across South Africa which includes Solar, Wind and Energy Storage.

Business Development

• Establish the strategy and set up an action plan to generate new contacts and incoming requests communication, participation and potentially organization of internal and external events such as conferences, exhibitions, round tables, third-parties’ partnerships
• In close collaboration with internal teams, manage and process incoming requests from prospects or customers qualification of requests for information (RfI), qualification of requests for quotations (RFQ) and private or public tenders
• Establish the first contacts with prospects / customers and qualification of their needs

Sales

• Lead the origination of long-term new-build-asset-backed PPAs (both offsite and onsite), prepare commercial offers; lead the commercial negotiations and securing PPAs for each new-build renewable projects
• Follow closely the evolution of the renewable energy market in terms of consumers, services, offer structure

Contracting

• Manage contract negotiation with Corporate
• Manage contract closing and validation through Contract Committee and Investment Committee
• Manage customer and third-party quality verification (KYC – Risk Credit)

Structuration

• Survey national rules, public regulation and electricity wheeling scheme
• Participate to the development and the structuration of new offers as per South African market specifics

Reporting

• Implement sales reporting with KPI on the realized actions
• Update the reports on offers being processed and potential offers
• Define the necessary corrective actions after the analysis of the KPIs adjustment of the typologies of prospects or targeted sectors of activity, modification of the offers

Requirements

• Graduate School of Engineering or Business School
• At least 3 years of experience in the South African power market or renewable sector
• Good commercial skills and connection among corporate off-takers in the South African market
• Ideally first corporate PPA experience (structuring, tendering, contracting, and management)
• Good knowledge of the economic and regulatory conditions of energy purchases and/or electricity wheeling scheme in South Africa
• MS Office
• English.

Key Skills

• Good interpersonal skills,
• Teamwork efficiency
• Responsible,
• Autonomous,
• Organized,
• Curious
• Experience in negotiation process

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Responsibilities

• Propose, develop and implement a South Africa business plan and annual budget to ensure growth of the company’s of based operations and development businesses across all renewable technologies.
• Represent the company, interact and engage with local and national authorities as well as with the local and regional government bodies and NGO’s to support the company’s activities
• Lead the South Africa development process, including interactions with local authorities and securing assistance from internal and external support teams where appropriate
• Provide for the management and daily tasks associated to the company in association with Finance, ASIF, development, senior management, and BL
• Work with the internal and external teams in all the technical, legal and commercial activities necessary for the success of the development projects namely in due diligence, contract negotiations, company representation, permitting procedures, etc.
• Facilitate and contribute to in-country management of internal staff on permanent and temporary placements such as Construction or O&M deployments
• Support the Construction and O&M teams in the Country strategy and target definition,and during the planning and execution of the projects
• Identify and evaluate new potential renewable energy projects and opportunities within the South Africa for solar and wind projects and other related opportunities as they arise
• Gain detailed insight of competitive environment to be used for developing the overall business strategy
• Lead, support and coordinate the teams working for the company in order to facilitate their integration, the achivement of their missions and maintain the high motivation of all employees, with the support of HR Department.
• Prepare and present periodical reports to the Head of European Subsidiaries on the activity of company, in particular on the Development of projects and the IPP management
• Report on all significant issues to the Head of European Subsidiaries and follow his (or her) instructions, as well as BL managers instructions
• Support the integration of the company in the Group, taking into account all the Group’s procedures and BL guidelines, Continuously improve Health and Safety culture, reporting and performance against measurable criteria using where necessary professional advisors to support the responsibilities of BL Leaders

Education And Technical Skills Level
The ideal candidate will have

• A strong knowledge and relevant experience in the renewable energy field in South Africa
• Knowledge on corporate PPA
• Experience of managing full P&L
• Proven track record in the development or management of Renewable Energy (electricity field) projects
• Master’s degree in a technical field and/or business
• Fluent in English

Key Skills

• Understanding of the South Africa electrical sector, energy regulations and regulatory environment
• Leader spirit
• Abundant team spirit and ability to inspire others
• Able to communicate effectively with local stakeholders, colleagues, clients and partners
• Positive
• Negotiation skills, autonomy and initiative
• Able to manage time and tasks efficiently, especially when operating under pressure or deadlines
• Willing to receive and accept feedback, as well as giving constructive criticism to peers
• Strong work ethic, motivation and drive to excel and succeed
• Resourceful and critical thinker, not only pointing out problems but also proposing solutions and ideas