ASSET MANAGER: CONSTRUCTION

01. Role Overview

Energy Africa Recruitment is representing an established South African independent power producer, majority owned by a global renewable energy infrastructure investor. The business operates a utility-scale wind and solar PV portfolio, holds further capacity at financial close, and carries one of the larger development pipelines in the Southern African market.

The Asset Management team takes a project the moment financial close is reached and construction starts on site, and carries it through the build. A project runs 18 to 24 months. This role is the dedicated project lead across that window on the assigned construction projects, and the appointment is a two-year fixed-term contract aligned to that cycle. At this stage the role does not extend into the operations and maintenance phase.

This role manages the project on behalf of the SPV Board of Directors, covering construction oversight together with the technical, financial, regulatory and contractual management of the asset. The heaviest weighting sits on the financial model, on compliance with the project financing agreements, and on the reporting obligations to lenders, shareholders, offtakers and the SPV Board.

The role reports to a Senior Manager in the Asset Management team, who provides oversight and carries final decision-making. The team has a further eight projects moving toward financial close.

02. What You Will Do

• Act as the dedicated project lead on the assigned construction projects, managing them on behalf of the SPV Board of Directors, including oversight of and engagement with all counterparties: construction management, economic development service providers, the offtaker and the regulators.
• Manage day to day project operations and ensure all project activity stays aligned to its obligations, including Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and the company's HSE and ESG standards.
• Maintain compliance with the project financing agreements, monitoring, analysing and assessing all payments of the plant against the financial model and the approved budgets.
• Own the lender relationship, including all facility drawdowns and the management of hedging instruments across forward exchange contracts and interest rate swaps.
• Engage the Lender's Technical Advisor on reviews and monitor close-out of the resulting action points.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to lenders, shareholders and offtakers.
• Deliver the monthly SPV Board pack, host and facilitate the meeting, and close out the actions arising from Board decisions.
• Manage insurance placement and renewals across the assigned projects.
• Maintain the project financial model, updating and analysing it monthly, and use it to assess trends, forecast returns and analyse project performance.
• Build and manage dashboards in Excel and Power BI that track financial and operational performance in real time and turn that analysis into recommendations for the Asset Management team.
• Conduct cost benefit analysis on plant improvement and risk mitigation proposals and produce the supporting presentations and ad hoc analysis.

03. What We're Looking For

Minimum requirements

• A university degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Science or a similar discipline.
• Five or more years in a related field: engineering, finance, financial planning and analysis, or project finance.
• Renewable energy industry experience.
• Contract management experience.
• Advanced Excel and excellent PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication, with the stakeholder management to work across technical, commercial and financial audiences.

Advantageous

• Asset management experience. This can have been gained in the operations and maintenance phase rather than in construction and is valued either way.
• Knowledge of the operations of utility-scale solar PV, wind and battery energy storage facilities.
• Power BI.
• Project finance exposure across facility drawdowns, hedging instruments and lender reporting.

How you work

• Assertive, and confident holding a robust conversation. The role works across construction, finance and external counterparties, and often must hold parties to obligations they would rather renegotiate. It is not suited to a quiet or deferential operator.
• Willing to press for an answer and to put a difficult position on the table.
• Diligent, determined, resilient and agile.

04. What We Offer

• A two-year fixed-term contract on a highly competitive total remuneration package.
• Ownership of a project from financial close through to the end of construction, across an 18-to-24-month build cycle.
• Direct lender, offtaker and SPV Board exposure, with the oversight and support of a Senior Manager in the Asset Management team.
• A team carrying a further eight projects toward financial close.
• The backing of a global renewable energy infrastructure investor, and a business that places real weight on career progression and personal growth.
• Location: Cape Town, office based, with occasional travel to site.

Shortlisted candidates complete a scenario-based assessment as part of the selection process.

Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

MINE MANAGER - BORROW PIT

01. Role Overview

Energy Africa Recruitment is representing an international heavy civil engineering joint venture appointed to deliver a major bulk raw water augmentation scheme for a South African state water entity. The joint venture pairs a global infrastructure contractor with a South African engineering partner.

The works comprise a large-diameter welded steel pipeline system, a diversion weir and abstraction works, two pumping stations, balancing and break pressure reservoirs, and the associated ancillary infrastructure, built across a corridor in Limpopo over a multi-year construction programme.

The contract specification requires a qualified and competent Mine Manager for the borrow pit and quarry operations that supply material to the works, together with implementation of the approved Mine Plan. This role holds that appointment. You accept and discharge the formal written appointment under section 3(1)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, and carry full accountability for the legal compliance, safety and production performance of every designated borrow pit and quarry on the project.

The role sits within the Construction Management function on site, and works across the construction, planning, quality and site engineering teams that draw on the material produced.

Location: Limpopo, site based. Fixed-term project appointment for the duration of the works.

02. What You Will Do

Statutory appointment and legal compliance

• Accept and discharge the formal written appointment under section 3(1)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure compliance with Sections 3(1) and 5 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996).
• Ensure compliance with the contract specification governing the operation, including the requirement for a qualified and competent Mine Manager and implementation of the approved Mine Plan.
• Ensure that each borrow pit or quarry operation is conducted within the limits and conditions of its applicable permits, authorisations and approved plans.
• Establish and maintain a legal register for each operation, and verify that all required statutory appointments are made in writing and accepted before work commences.
• Confirm that appointed persons are competent, trained, medically fit, and provided with sufficient authority, resources and supervision.
• Ensure that no statutory function is delegated to a person who is not competent, authorised or adequately resourced.
• Comply with lawful instructions, directives and notices issued by the Principal Inspector of Mines and other competent authorities.
• Obtain the required permission or confirmation where one Manager is proposed to be responsible for more than one mine, borrow pit or quarry.

Site establishment and readiness

• Confirm survey and demarcation of authorised extraction boundaries, access roads, stockpile areas, exclusion zones and rehabilitation areas.
• Ensure that fencing, gates, security controls, warning signage, lighting, drainage and stormwater measures are established before operation.
• Ensure that highwalls, faces, edges and dangerous areas are benched, sloped, barricaded or otherwise protected against collapse and falls.
• Establish safe separation between pedestrians, light vehicles and heavy mobile plant.
• Approve the area-specific Traffic Management Plan, the emergency access arrangements and the pre-commencement readiness inspection.
• Verify that site facilities are located outside active plant zones and that the operational layout is consistent with the approved plans.

Operations and production

• Prepare and implement the borrow pit or quarry operating plan and production schedule.
• Coordinate stripping, excavation, ripping, drilling, blasting where applicable, loading, hauling, crushing, screening, stockpiling and dispatch.
• Ensure that extraction takes place only within approved boundaries and authorised depths, levels and slopes.
• Manage mining faces, benches, haul roads, loading areas, stockpiles and material handling to prevent instability, contamination and loss.
• Ensure that drilling and blasting activities are lawfully authorised and undertaken by competent, appointed personnel.
• Coordinate material demand and production with the construction, planning, quality and site engineering teams.
• Monitor productivity, plant utilisation, fuel usage, material yields, production quantities and stock levels.
• Implement contingencies for plant breakdowns, adverse weather, access restrictions and material quality variations without compromising compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations.

03. What We're Looking For

Essential

• A recognised degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Mining Engineering, Mining, Surface Mining, Quarry Management or a closely related discipline.
• At least eight years' relevant experience in surface mining, quarrying, opencast mining or borrow pit operations.
• At least five years' experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Demonstrable experience as a statutory appointee, or in a role carrying comparable statutory accountability.
• A level of competency, certification or certificate of competency appropriate to the nature, scale and risk profile of the designated borrow pit and quarry operations.
• Evidence of suitability and legal acceptability for appointment under section 3(1)(a).
• Experience managing heavy mobile plant, extraction, processing, hauling and stockpiling operations.
• Experience implementing health, safety, occupational hygiene, environmental and rehabilitation systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Formal training in risk assessment, incident investigation and legal liability under mining health and safety legislation.
• Computer literacy, including operational reporting, spreadsheets and controlled document systems, with proficiency in Microsoft packages.
• The ability to write and present accurate monthly reports.
• Medically fit for the applicable work environment.
• A clean criminal record.
• A valid South African driver's licence.

Advantageous

• Experience on major civil engineering, pipeline, road, dam, bulk water or infrastructure projects.

04. What We Offer

• A statutory appointment under section 3(1)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, with full accountability for the designated borrow pit and quarry operations.
• Ownership of the operation end to end: establishment and readiness, extraction, processing, hauling, stockpiling, dispatch and rehabilitation.
• Material supply into a major bulk water infrastructure programme, with the production schedule tied directly to the construction programme.
• A multi-disciplinary site environment, working across construction, planning, quality and site engineering.
• Direct interface with the Principal Inspector of Mines and other competent authorities.
• A fixed-term project appointment for the duration of the works, site based in Limpopo.

MINE MANAGER - BORROW PIT

01. Role Overview

Energy Africa Recruitment is representing an international heavy civil engineering joint venture appointed to deliver a major bulk raw water augmentation scheme for a South African state water entity. The joint venture pairs a global infrastructure contractor with a South African engineering partner.

The works comprise a large-diameter welded steel pipeline system, a diversion weir and abstraction works, two pumping stations, balancing and break pressure reservoirs, and the associated ancillary infrastructure, built across a corridor in Limpopo over a multi-year construction programme.

The contract specification requires a qualified and competent Mine Manager for the borrow pit and quarry operations that supply material to the works, together with implementation of the approved Mine Plan. This role holds that appointment. You accept and discharge the formal written appointment under section 3(1)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, and carry full accountability for the legal compliance, safety and production performance of every designated borrow pit and quarry on the project.

The role sits within the Construction Management function on site, and works across the construction, planning, quality and site engineering teams that draw on the material produced.

Location: Limpopo, site based. Fixed-term project appointment for the duration of the works.

02. What You Will Do

Statutory appointment and legal compliance

• Accept and discharge the formal written appointment under section 3(1)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure compliance with Sections 3(1) and 5 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act 29 of 1996).
• Ensure compliance with the contract specification governing the operation, including the requirement for a qualified and competent Mine Manager and implementation of the approved Mine Plan.
• Ensure that each borrow pit or quarry operation is conducted within the limits and conditions of its applicable permits, authorisations and approved plans.
• Establish and maintain a legal register for each operation, and verify that all required statutory appointments are made in writing and accepted before work commences.
• Confirm that appointed persons are competent, trained, medically fit, and provided with sufficient authority, resources and supervision.
• Ensure that no statutory function is delegated to a person who is not competent, authorised or adequately resourced.
• Comply with lawful instructions, directives and notices issued by the Principal Inspector of Mines and other competent authorities.
• Obtain the required permission or confirmation where one Manager is proposed to be responsible for more than one mine, borrow pit or quarry.

Site establishment and readiness

• Confirm survey and demarcation of authorised extraction boundaries, access roads, stockpile areas, exclusion zones and rehabilitation areas.
• Ensure that fencing, gates, security controls, warning signage, lighting, drainage and stormwater measures are established before operation.
• Ensure that highwalls, faces, edges and dangerous areas are benched, sloped, barricaded or otherwise protected against collapse and falls.
• Establish safe separation between pedestrians, light vehicles and heavy mobile plant.
• Approve the area-specific Traffic Management Plan, the emergency access arrangements and the pre-commencement readiness inspection.
• Verify that site facilities are located outside active plant zones and that the operational layout is consistent with the approved plans.

Operations and production

• Prepare and implement the borrow pit or quarry operating plan and production schedule.
• Coordinate stripping, excavation, ripping, drilling, blasting where applicable, loading, hauling, crushing, screening, stockpiling and dispatch.
• Ensure that extraction takes place only within approved boundaries and authorised depths, levels and slopes.
• Manage mining faces, benches, haul roads, loading areas, stockpiles and material handling to prevent instability, contamination and loss.
• Ensure that drilling and blasting activities are lawfully authorised and undertaken by competent, appointed personnel.
• Coordinate material demand and production with the construction, planning, quality and site engineering teams.
• Monitor productivity, plant utilisation, fuel usage, material yields, production quantities and stock levels.
• Implement contingencies for plant breakdowns, adverse weather, access restrictions and material quality variations without compromising compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations.

03. What We're Looking For

Essential

• A recognised degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Mining Engineering, Mining, Surface Mining, Quarry Management or a closely related discipline.
• At least eight years' relevant experience in surface mining, quarrying, opencast mining or borrow pit operations.
• At least five years' experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Demonstrable experience as a statutory appointee, or in a role carrying comparable statutory accountability.
• A level of competency, certification or certificate of competency appropriate to the nature, scale and risk profile of the designated borrow pit and quarry operations.
• Evidence of suitability and legal acceptability for appointment under section 3(1)(a).
• Experience managing heavy mobile plant, extraction, processing, hauling and stockpiling operations.
• Experience implementing health, safety, occupational hygiene, environmental and rehabilitation systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Formal training in risk assessment, incident investigation and legal liability under mining health and safety legislation.
• Computer literacy, including operational reporting, spreadsheets and controlled document systems, with proficiency in Microsoft packages.
• The ability to write and present accurate monthly reports.
• Medically fit for the applicable work environment.
• A clean criminal record.
• A valid South African driver's licence.

Advantageous

• Experience on major civil engineering, pipeline, road, dam, bulk water or infrastructure projects.

04. What We Offer

• A statutory appointment under section 3(1)(a) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, with full accountability for the designated borrow pit and quarry operations.
• Ownership of the operation end to end: establishment and readiness, extraction, processing, hauling, stockpiling, dispatch and rehabilitation.
• Material supply into a major bulk water infrastructure programme, with the production schedule tied directly to the construction programme.
• A multi-disciplinary site environment, working across construction, planning, quality and site engineering.
• Direct interface with the Principal Inspector of Mines and other competent authorities.
• A fixed-term project appointment for the duration of the works, site based in Limpopo.

Contracts Manager

Role Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of an established South African independent power producer that develops, finances, builds, owns and operates renewable energy projects across solar, wind, hydro, hybrid and battery storage technologies. The business carries its projects from preferred bidder stage through financial close and construction into long-term operation, which places the contracts function at the centre of how project value is protected across the full asset lifecycle.

This is an in-house Contracts Manager role within the Legal Affairs function, supporting the Legal Counsel: Construction and Operations, and working alongside project managers during construction and facility managers during operations. You sit on the Employer and Owner side, not the contractor side. The purpose of the role is to make sure the company’s own contractual obligations are discharged, and that its rights are enforced against counterparties including EPC contractors, O&M contractors, offtakers, the grid access unit and government.

Location: Western Cape. Fixed-term contract.

What You Will Do

• Support the Legal Counsel from preferred bidder phase onwards through contract review and finalisation with contractors and other counterparties, including the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts, O&M contracts and co-operation agreements, to facilitate financial close.
• Enforce the owner’s rights under the project agreements and project documents, including the Power Purchase Agreement, Implementation Agreement, Self-Build Agreement, Distribution Customer Use of System Agreement and the financing documents.
• Establish standard forms of contractual notices and communications so that rights are exercised consistently and on time across the portfolio.
• Review and challenge representations made by project and facility managers in the execution of their duties.
• Assist and guide the asset management team with the set-up and creation of the project obligations tracker, and with the establishment and maintenance of contractual record-keeping.
• Challenge and defend claims, change proposals and variations under the respective contracts, and draft the claims and contractual communications required in terms of the project documents.
• Escalate contractual matters immediately where the risk warrants it, keep the Legal Counsel updated on emerging and ongoing contractual risk, and advise on mitigation options and strategies.
• Provide assistance and advice across the full contractual cycle: owner and contractor claims, adjudications and determinations, pass-through claim communications and equivalent project relief, correspondence with counterparties, lenders and shareholders, review of contractor documentation, rejection notices, programme reviews, suspension notices, milestone reviews and payment applications, unit and facility completion notices, taking-over and final acceptance, notification of defects, variations, and contract termination.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum requirements

• LLB, BA (Law) or BCom (Law) preferred, with articles completed.
• At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the drafting and negotiation of EPC and O&M contracts.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the administration of EPC contracts.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the administration of O&M contracts.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the administration of contracts on REIPPPP projects.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with conciliation, mediation and arbitration processes.
• Presentation skills.

What We Offer

• An in-house role on the Employer and Owner side of renewable energy projects, not the contractor side.
• Exposure across the full project lifecycle, from preferred bidder and financial close through EPC construction and into long-term operations.
• Work across multiple technologies: solar, wind, hydro, hybrid and battery storage.
• Direct interface with the Legal Counsel, project and facility managers, lenders, shareholders and counterparties.
• Western Cape based.
• Market related package.

This role is being placed exclusively by Energy Africa Recruitment. To apply, visit www.careers.energy-africa-recruitment.com.

Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

About the job

Job Purpose:

The Legal Manager: Corporate is responsible for leading and managing all corporate legal matters across the Red Rocket Group, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance transactions, sales and acquisitions, project acquisitions and disposals, trust administration, corporate governance, commercial contracting, and legal compliance.

The role provides specialist legal and commercial leadership to the Senior Management Team and business units by identifying, assessing and mitigating legal risks, structuring and negotiating complex transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and safeguarding the interests of the Group in strategic business initiatives. The incumbent exercises significant independent judgement in interpreting legal, regulatory and commercial requirements and is accountable for the legal integrity, governance and execution of corporate transactions and related business activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Transactions

• Lead and manage the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructures, joint ventures and other strategically significant corporate transactions.
• Provide legal and commercial support to the Senior Management Team in evaluating, structuring and implementing corporate transactions.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on corporate transactions agreements and documents.
• Lead legal workstreams during transaction execution and coordinate the legal contributions of internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage legal due diligence processes, including identifying legal, regulatory, contractual and compliance risks and recommending risk mitigation measures.
• Prepare and present legal risk assessments and transaction recommendations to Senior Management and governance structures.

2. Project Acquisitions, Disposals and Investments

• Lead legal support for the acquisition, disposal and restructuring of project companies and energy assets.
• Prepare, negotiate and manage Share Purchase Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Joint Development Agreements, Shareholders' Agreements and other transaction-related documents.
• Coordinate corporate and governance components of project due diligence exercises and ensure legal risks are appropriately identified and managed.
• Support business development in achieving commercial objectives while protecting the Group's legal position.
• Manage and direct external legal advisers and specialist consultants engaged on project transactions.

3. Corporate Finance and Investment Transactions

• Support and advise the Corporate Investment Finance Director and team on corporate funding, equity investments, refinancing transactions and other strategic financing arrangements.
• Review, negotiate and advise on financing, investment and security documentation associated with corporate transactions.
• Identify legal and commercial risks arising from proposed financing structures and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate legal workstreams associated with transaction execution and closing requirements.

4. Sales and Aggregation

• Accountable for ensuring that all sales, aggregation and energy trading activities are supported by legally robust, commercially effective and compliant contractual arrangements, while proactively managing legal risk and enabling the achievement of the company's commercial objectives.
• Act as the primary legal advisor to the Sales and Trading teams.
• Provide commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice to support revenue generation and business growth.
• Advise Business Development teams on legal risks associated with new products, transactions, business models and strategic initiatives.
• Provide legal input into pricing structures, commercial arrangements and customer negotiations.
• Support the development of innovative energy aggregation and trading solutions within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Monitor and advise on legislation, regulations, licence conditions and market rules relevant to: Electricity trading; Energy aggregation; Virtual wheeling; Energy markets; Grid-related commercial arrangements
• Interpret regulatory developments and communicate potential impacts and mitigation measures to stakeholders.

5. Corporate Governance and Compliance

• Manage and oversee the Group Company Secretary function to ensure compliance with applicable corporate, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the effective implementation of governance frameworks, policies, delegations of authority and Board-approved governance practices across the Group.
• Provide legal guidance to Directors, executives and management on governance-related matters and fiduciary obligations.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of corporate approvals, resolutions and governance documentation.
• Support Board, Committee and Shareholder governance processes where required.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulatory requirements and governance best practice and drive the implementation of appropriate compliance measures.
• Lead investigations and remediation initiatives arising from corporate governance or compliance-related issues.

6. Trust and Special Purpose Vehicle Management

• Manage the legal and governance administration of the Batho Opportunity Trust and any other trust, employee ownership vehicle or special purpose investment structure established by the Group.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with trust deeds, fiduciary obligations, governance requirements and applicable legislation.
• Advise trustees, management and stakeholders on governance, compliance and legal obligations relating to trust structures.

7. Commercial Contracting and Business Support

• Lead the drafting, review, negotiation and interpretation of commercial and operational agreements across the Group.
• Provide legal advice on complex commercial arrangements, strategic partnerships and new business opportunities.
• Oversight of the drafting and negotiating of Service Level Agreements, Terms and Conditions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and other commercial contracts.
• Oversight of the development and maintenance of standard form agreements, legal templates and contracting frameworks to improve efficiency and risk management.
• Advise business units on contractual rights, obligations, dispute avoidance strategies and risk allocation mechanisms.
• Ensure contractual arrangements adequately protect the Group's commercial, operational and strategic interests.

8. Legal Risk Management

• Identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory and contractual risks across all corporate activities.
• Develop practical legal solutions that enable business objectives while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
• Escalate material legal risks and provide recommendations to senior management and relevant governance bodies.
• Support the management of disputes, litigation, claims and contentious matters arising from corporate transactions and commercial agreements.

9. Stakeholder and Advisor Management

• Act as a key legal advisor to Senior Management Team.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, trustees, counterparties, investors, financiers and other key stakeholders.
• Manage external legal service providers to ensure cost-effective delivery of legal services and high-quality outputs.
• Coordinate internal and external legal resources on complex and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Decision-Making Authority

The Legal Manager: Corporate exercises independent professional judgement and is responsible for:

• Determining appropriate legal structures and transaction approaches within approved mandates.
• Interpreting legislation, regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Advising senior management on legal and commercial risk exposure.
• Recommending transaction terms, governance actions and risk mitigation strategies.
• Managing external legal resources and specialist advisers.
• Approving legal documentation and legal processes within delegated authority levels.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate external legal advisers and service providers.
• Provide legal leadership and guidance to internal stakeholders across all business functions.
• Support the development and implementation of legal, governance and compliance frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of legal capability, awareness and best practice across the Group.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior legal professionals and managing a team of 3-5pax.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Must have a LLB or similar degree in Law from an accredited law school
• Admitted Attorney

Minimum Previous Experience:

• Must have 8-10 years post qualification experience working in a corporate commercial legal capacity within a fast-paced, fast-evolving and dynamic environment, preferably working as an Associate or legal advisor.
• Experience in negotiations on complex, high-value contracts, and agreements.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have industry experience within the renewable energy sector.

Other Skills:

• Legal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Computer skills
• General skills

Job Purpose:

The Portfolio Manager – Solar Projects is responsible for owner-side leadership, governance and hands-on delivery assurance across a defined portfolio of utility-scale Solar PV projects in South Africa, including integrated BESS where applicable.

The role supports projects starting from the transaction phase through execution, commissioning, handover and the Defects Liability Period.

The role is primarily portfolio-focused but may also directly perform project management responsibilities for selected projects where required, including transition from transaction into execution, onboarding of project and site management resources and direct coordination of key delivery activities of project(s) during Construction.

The role may include a mix of formal line management and functional coordination of Project Managers, as well as direct Project Management of projects depending on the organisational structure and project allocation.

1. General:

• Use reasonable endeavours to remain abreast with market and technological developments and to identify new technologies that may contribute towards the development of the Business and improvements in the Company;
• Foster and lead a corporate culture that promotes sustainable ethical practices, encourages individual integrity and fulfils social responsibility objectives and imperatives;
• Recommending policy and procedure improvements;
• Ensuring overall compliance to all the internal Policy and Procedures of the Company (IMS: Integrated Management System), including compliance with Corporate ESMS (Environmental, Social, Management System), IFC Standards and Equator Principles;
• Carry out duties in a proper, loyal and efficient manner to the best of their ability and at all times act in good faith and use their best endeavours to properly conduct, improve, extend, develop, promote, protect and preserve the business interests, reputation and goodwill of the Company and not do anything or engage in any activity which is or may become harmful or contrary to such interests;
• Immediately disclose to the Employer any information which comes to their knowledge, and which does, or may, lead to them not being lawfully able to perform their duties or responsibilities.
• Ensure a clear and consistent, approach is in place to manage risk across the project portfolio.

2. Development and Transaction Phase

• Support Business Development (Development and Transaction teams) to identify construction and operations risks in the early stage of the project development;
• Responsible for Budgeting and Scheduling to define the main technical assumptions that will be part of the financial model of the Owner;
• Support Transaction team during the financing due diligence, including responsibility for technical due diligence (Lender Technical Advisor, etc.);
• Ensure a project budget, incorporating the necessary soft and hard costs, is developed and agreed with the Owner’s shareholders;
• Support the Strategic Procurement team with procurement of contractors (EPC Contractor / BOP Contractors / Equipment Suppliers / Design Consultants / etc. as the case may be for IPP and EPC roles) during the Transaction phase. This includes generation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), with the necessary technical and commercial schedules; evaluation of proposals with SP Team, PTFC Team and E&C Team; negotiation of commercial terms; and finalisation of contracts for execution supported by the Legal team;
• In coordination with E&C Team and other relevant members of PCM Team, manage preparation of technical documents, plans and applications, including in relation to grid connection (e.g. Budget Quote), environmental approvals and preliminary project designs.
• Procure and manage early works on the project site during the Transactions phase;
• Align relevant assumptions, strategies and details across different projects within the portfolio of responsibility defined by the Head of PCM – Solar.

3. Execution Phase (Construction)

• During the Execution Phase, the Portfolio Project Manager is either directly (as Project Manager) or indirectly (as Portfolio Manager) responsible and accountable for managing the following aspects of a project or a portfolio of projects in an integrated manner to achieve project objectives: scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, procurement, risks, communication, and stakeholder engagement.
• For projects in the defined portfolio, supervise and coordinate all responsibilities of allocated Project Managers and ensure management, decision-making and escalation in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• When required, undertake all responsibilities of the Project Manager role as outlined below in case project management responsibilities are not allocated to dedicated Project Managers.
• Ensuring overall compliance to the Corporate ESMS (Environmental, Social, Management System) IFC Standards and Equator Principles as well as applicable laws of relevant jurisdictions, including South Africa.
• Ensure that effective Health, Safety and Environmental process and systems are in place.
• Support the Asset Management team, when required, on other signed agreements (i.e.: CTA Agreement with the banks, etc.) and particularly to ensure the project obligations in terms of the loan agreement (CTA) are monitored and managed to ensure it remains fulfilled on an ongoing basis.
• Respect compliance of the Economic Development obligations under the Project Agreements.
• Manage the project team (Project Manager/s, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, Site Superintendent, Health and Safety Manager, Environmental Manager, Quality Manager, Commissioning Manager, etc.…) before, during, and after the construction phase.
• Ensure that the project is going to be designed and built-in in accordance with the applicable legislation and all relevant permits (EIA, EMPr, water authorization, building permits, etc.….).
• Ensure that the relationships with landowners and the local community is properly managed.
• Perform on-site inspections for quality of workmanship, quality of materials, conformity with plans & specifications, code compliance, on-site safety, project schedule vs progress, and general progress of the construction project.
• Attend, or conduct, periodic construction progress meetings with the contractors. These meetings should include discussions with respect to potential or pending change orders, problems, schedule, budget, requests for information, and any other areas of interest.
• Ensure all lien/claim releases are executed.
• Monitor the project schedule (“Programme”) throughout the process, report deviations and variances, and assist in developing alternate methods for corrective action.
• Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team and shareholders.
• Assist and coordinate with the Asset Manager the management of the Management Services Agreement to ensure the Company and its stakeholders remains compliant with the signed contract with the Associated Company
• Issue internal reports to the Company as well as a periodic Reports to the relevant stakeholders by highlighting progress, risks and opportunities and any other main information pertinent to the project.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Professional registration or recognised project management / construction management accreditation (for example SACPCMP, ECSA, PMP or similar) will be advantageous.

Minimum Previous Experience:

• Compulsory: demonstrated experience in utility-scale Solar PV project development and execution on the owner, IPP, developer, owner’s engineer or equivalent side.
• Preferred: minimum 10 years’ experience in major engineering or infrastructure projects, including meaningful exposure to construction delivery and project controls.
• Preferred: minimum 5 years’ experience in renewable generation projects, including exposure to transaction support, construction readiness, execution, commissioning and handover in South Africa.

Other Skills:

• Strong owner-side project and portfolio management capability across schedule, cost, risk, quality, governance and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear reporting to senior management and external stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and decision-making capability, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in parallel.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound commercial awareness and ability to interpret contracts, project risks, delivery obligations and compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of utility-scale Solar PV project development, construction, commissioning, handover and Defects Liability Period requirements in South Africa
• Leadership capability suited to a role that may include both formal line management and functional coordination of Project Managers.
• Travel as required to project sites and stakeholder meetings.

Role Overview

The Contract Director carries overall accountability for the delivery of a major road infrastructure upgrade contract. This senior leadership role provides strategic oversight and direction across construction, commercial, contractual, and stakeholder management functions, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification. The position requires strong governance, risk management, and client engagement capability throughout the full project lifecycle.

Project Information

Where is this project? N2 Section 18 Upgrade — Viedgesville (KM 65.6) to Mthatha (KM 85.0)

OR Tambo District Municipality · Eastern Cape, South Africa

Contract Duration 53 months including 5 months mobilisation. All roles are project-based and require full-time on-site commitment for the contract duration.

What You Will Do

• Take end-to-end accountability for contract delivery, ensuring programme, quality, cost, and safety objectives are achieved.
• Provide strategic oversight of the construction programme, resource planning, and cash flow management.
• Lead commercial and contractual management, including claims, variations, and dispute resolution where required.
• Maintain and manage senior client relationships, including SANRAL and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee governance, reporting, compliance, and risk management across all phases of the project.
• Provide leadership and direction to the multi-disciplinary site management and professional team.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate contractual, commercial, and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• Active professional registration with ECSA as Professional Engineer (PrEng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (PrTechEng), or active registration with SACPCMP as Construction Manager or Construction Project Manager.
• Minimum qualification: National Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF 6).
• Preferred qualification: BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering or equivalent (NQF 7 or higher).

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior contract or project management roles within civil infrastructure.
• Proven track record on road construction or road upgrade projects, preferably national routes.
• Experience managing contracts with construction values of R200 million or more (inclusive of VAT) is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with SANRAL or equivalent government clients is advantageous.

Supporting Documents Required Your application must include the following. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

• Updated CV detailing senior contract and project management experience.
• Proof of active professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP (in good standing).
• Certified copy of highest academic qualification (minimum NQF 6 in Civil Engineering).
• Project experience record for at least four (4) projects within the last 15 years, including client details, contact person, contract value, scope, dates, and role performed.
• Proof of participation or completion documentation for each project submitted (Practical Completion Certificate, Letter of Award, or client reference letter).

Closing Date for Applications Tuesday, 5th May 2026 — NO LATER.

Role Overview

The Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing all health and safety requirements on a major road infrastructure construction project. This is a high-impact, compliance-critical role and forms part of the tender-scored professional team. The CHSO ensures full adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Construction Regulations, and client requirements, while supporting site management in maintaining a safe working environment across the project corridor.

Project Information

Where is this project? N2 Section 18 Upgrade — Viedgesville (KM 65.6) to Mthatha (KM 85.0)

OR Tambo District Municipality · Eastern Cape, South Africa

Contract Duration 53 months including 5 months mobilisation. All roles are project-based and require full-time on-site commitment for the contract duration.

What You Will Do

• Develop, implement, and maintain the site-specific Health and Safety Plan in line with statutory and client requirements.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across the construction site.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventative action close-out.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and ongoing training to all site personnel and subcontractors.
• Ensure statutory reporting and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
• Liaise with SANRAL, the Department of Employment and Labour, and other regulatory authorities as required.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records, registers, reports, and documentation required by legislation and the client.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Requirements

• Active professional registration with SACPCMP as a Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) — mandatory.
• Minimum qualification: Health and Safety Programme or Certification at NQF Levels 3–5.
• Preferred qualification: National Diploma in Health and Safety (NQF 6) or higher.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ health and safety management experience on construction projects.
• Proven experience on road construction or civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience on projects with a construction value of R200 million or more (inclusive of VAT) is strongly preferred.
• Sound working knowledge of OHSA, Construction Regulations, and relevant SANS standards.

Supporting Documents Required Your application must include the following. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

• Updated CV detailing relevant health and safety experience and project involvement.
• Proof of active SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health & Safety Officer.
• Certified copy of highest academic qualification (minimum NQF 3–5 health and safety programme).
• Project experience record for at least two (2) projects within the last 15 years, including client details, contract value, scope, dates, and role performed.
• Proof of participation or completion documentation for each project submitted (Practical Completion Certificate, Letter of Award, or client reference letter).

Closing Date for Applications Tuesday, 5th May 2026 — NO LATER.