General Manager

Reports to: Board of Directors

Mission:

• Lead and manage business areas to optimally operate and maintain renewable energy generation assets in South Africa.
• Leads and manages the company and its Maintenance Services, ensuring a safe operation.
• Ensure the Maintenance Services provided to internal and external clients meets all policies, procedures, contracts and regulations.
• Ensure highly motivated work environment and provide guidance to help others strengthen their skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Main point of contact with Eskom and applicable authorities.
• Manage reports to external stakeholders.
• Maintain safe working practices and compliance with regulation.
• Develop and implement the growth and development of the section, in line with business objectives.
• Influence and works with other sections of the business to develop the operations and maintenance of generation assets.
• Maximize availability, production and revenue from generation assets on behalf of asset owners.
• Ensure that a strong working relationship is maintained with Head companies with respect to common processes and procedures.
• Ensure a continuous improvement culture is maintained within the production business area.
• Manage and lead the Maintenance Services section, including the budget thereof
• Develop a culture of safety and quality.
• Ensure the services provided are conducted safely and meet legislation, regulation, policy and procedures.
• Guarantee compliance with all contractual obligations.
• Ensure that records are stored and kept correctly.
• Report on safety, technical, budget, contractual and resource issues.
• Proven communication ability, specifically for report writing and presentation.
• Works closely with the Financial Manager and the site managers.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and performance goals ensuring their completion.
• Recruit and train employees to meet the company targets.
• Delegate responsibilities to the chain on command while enforcing all company policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

Required profile:

• Electrical Engineering Degree, GCC (OHS Act), ECSA Registered
• MBA
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal and credit record
• Must have a proactive approach
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and lead people holding employees accountable.
• Excellent delegation skills

Languages/Level: English

YEARS/AREAS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 5 YEARS PROVEN MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE WITHIN WIND/SOLAR ENERGY ENVIRONMENT.

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA AND ABROAD.

Preference will be given to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities as identified by the REIPP program.