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The purpose of the role:

HGR-GIBB is seeking an experienced business development manager to lead its deal office in Johannesburg/Cape Town. Candidates should have relevant experience in pipeline development, soliciting and developing electricity off-take opportunities directly, bid transaction services and client relationship management. Candidates must have a strong network and track record of successfully managing renewable energy deals and must be entrepreneurial. Experience in originating electricity off-take deals and a strong network to draw on for deal origination will be an advantage. The individual will be involved in sourcing off-take opportunities and pipeline development, which will be supported by secured renewable generation sites and origination by senior management. HGR-GIBB will provide legal, investment committee, Backoffice support, project administration, due diligence, financing, marketing, and portfolio management support. Initially the individual would primarily be tasked with managing and closing opportunities for PPAs and BESS. The remuneration will be market related with the ability to earn a discretionary performance bonus/s based on projects that have reached financial close.

Key Performance Areas

• Found and lead the new business development office focused on securing and managing electricity off-take contracts as well as managing and building a pipeline of opportunities for electricity sales,
• Secure route to market for projects via corporate PPAs, primarily through direct negotiations as a primary strategy, and then through government auctions,  
• Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of centres of influence to assist in managing, closing and originating transactions, 
• Build deep relationships with executives and business owners,
• Lead the pipeline development of long-term new-build-asset-backed PPAs and BESS agreements (both offsite and onsite),
• prepare commercial offers, lead the commercial negotiations, and secure PPAs,
• Manage the bidding process,
• Manage customer and third-party quality verification (KYC – Risk Credit),
• Support all levels of direct negotiations and bid process lifecycle, 
• Maintain bid documentation and act as a single point of contact for bid teams,  
• Manage contract negotiation with corporate entities with close support from the management and support teams,
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities from origination to deal close, 
• Network directly with business owners in industries of interest,
• Drive business development efforts and marketing strategies,
• Develop and Implement sales reporting and pipeline statistics. 

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years related work experience and 5 years in the renewable sector
• Strong performance history with a postgraduate degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, engineering, or other quantitative-focused field of study, 
• Strong commercial understanding, insight into project economics and value drivers for investors and stakeholders alike,
• Experience in REIPPP procurement process in South Africa an advantage, but is not a requirement,
• Exposure to PPA negotiations, corporate PPA experience (direct approaches, structuring, tendering, contracting, and management),
• Passionate about renewable energy investments and strong intellectual curiosity, 
• Proven ability to build relationships with business owners to source investment opportunities, 
• Passionate about building relationships and networking at a professional and personal level, 
• Ability to work on many ad hoc projects concurrently and demonstrated ability to manage a large workload,
• A strong work ethic, moral compass, intellectual curiosity, responsive, and deep sense of accountability,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, 
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal persuasion skills; sales experience a plus
• Willing to travel. 

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Core Purpose

• To provide hardware and software support in the Cape Town office.

Key Performance Areas

• Operating system and application installation according to company specification.
• User account and Office365 setup.
• Manage and monitor backups, restores and archives.
• First line hardware support.
• Video conferencing support.
• Software, email and network troubleshooting
• Assist with Teams, SharePoint and other Office 365 apps.
• Printer installations and support.
• Creation and maintenance of Group Policy Objects for the domains 
• Workstation VPN setup
• VOIP phone setup and installation.
• Liaise with supplier technical support and technicians.
• Updating hardware and software registers
• Tape based and disk-based backups and restores.

Job Requirements

Qualification:

• Matric with Maths.
• MCSE or A+ or similar qualification

Experience:

• a minimum of 3 Years working related experience

Person Requirements

Core Competencies:

• Good knowledge of hardware
• Excellent knowledge of all versions of Windows, Windows Server and popular Windows applications.
• Basic Linux knowledge.
• Basic understanding of network technologies, especially TCP/IP.
• Basic knowledge of internet technologies such as web and mail servers.
• Knowledge of backup technologies.

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Core Purpose

KGA is currently recruiting for a Senior Planner with extensive multidisciplinary projects planning experience in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals or similar sectors to provide support to our client in the execution of projects. 

The senior planner will be responsible for ensuring the development and completion of job progress milestones through scheduling. This includes:

• Coordinating with procurement and material managers as well as engineering work group leads pertaining to essential items of supply. 
• Provides planning skills to priorities, for projects to guarantee completion. 
• Contributes to forecasts and disbursements by performing schedule analysis.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling and project delivery schedule review and updates processes 

Key Performance Areas:

• Planning and Scheduling Management and Coordination
• Resource Management
• Budget and Cost Management
• Ensure consistency and reliable progress reporting
• Planning, Monitoring and Control
• Opportunities and Proposals Management
• Highlight critical path and resource loading issues
• Track baseline vs actual progress on schedules

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Understand all aspects of projects and be able to coordinate and maximize efficiency.
• Thorough management knowledge, organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Interfacing and/or project planning/scheduling working experience with Sasol as an added advantage
• The ability to work with multiple projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Engineering with Planning/scheduling software training
• Extensive Primavera P6 knowledge

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
• Multidisciplinary project planning experience
• Working Experience with Sasol

Requirements

PERSON REQUIREMENT
Core Competencies: 

• Projecting plan control and scheduling in Primvera 
• Resource Management
• Project and Business Record Management
• Projects/Contracts Administration
• Budget and Cost Management
• Planning, Monitoring and Control
• Opportunities and Proposals Management
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary projects
• Service orientation and delivery focus
• Computer proficiency in MS Office & MS Project (Or similar programming software)

General Competencies: 

• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Ability to identify issues, obtains relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources and identify alternative solutions
• Knowledge of and ability to use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; written and verbal

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Description

The experienced Mechanical Engineer will be part of a team that manages key clients and projects in the mining/infrastructure projects. The specific engineering responsibilities include studies, designs, coordination, and completion of projects on time within budget, and within scope. In collaboration with the engineering team and depending on the size of the project, the candidate must be able to oversee all aspects of projects from the concept study phase, through feasibility studies, detail design, execution, and commissioning. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and manage project progress. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of the project. Prepare proposals and interact with team members, sub-consultants, and clients. The candidate will work in a team and with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and assist with the identification of new and innovative solutions to the client’s needs.

Key Performance Areas:

• Broad understanding of mechanical infrastructure systems, which includes mining infrastructure requirements, commercial construction industry practices, construction contracts, and budget/schedule management. etc.
• Good interpersonal and people management, together with a strong desire to lead projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope and project schedule using appropriate verification techniques.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and review mechanical engineering designs, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Report and escalate concerns to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• As required, travel to site for client interaction and/or OEM supplier premises.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
• Develop project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Ensure that work is done in accordance with acceptable standards.
• Maintain project records in accordance with the internal quality system.
• Preparation and management of specifications, schedules, estimates, progress reports, meeting agendas and minutes, and procurement issues.
• Mechanical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national, and international standards.
• Assessing client/ project mechanical engineering requirements.
• Supervise construction activities, provide technical guidance, and resolve any issues that may arise during the construction phase.
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based upon project objectives/requirements.
• Oversee testing and commissioning processes to verify the functionality and performance of mechanical systems.
• Ensure that all project activities adhere to health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Cost estimation of mechanical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
• Proposals, Expression of interests, and tendering.
• Collaborate with local and international teams.
• Mentorship of junior team members.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• BSc/BEng/BTech (Mechanical)
• Professional registered with ECSA

Experience:

• Proven working experience in the mechanical / consulting industry with project experience in mechanical / mining projects with 5 to 10 years of experience
• Must be fully computer literate in MS Office to a very high level
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, codes, and standards.
• AutoCAD / Inventor / Navisworks experience

Person Requirements:

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Proficient with Microsoft Project
• Experience with project management
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and environmental practices.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good communications skills
• Good presentation skills
• Self-confidence in the working environment
• Strong leadership trademarks