KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The development of utility-scale energy projects and subsequent participation in government and corporate tenders in Engie Southern Africa is led by a Business Development Department and supported by the Engineering Department. The general role of a Technical Project Lead (TPL) is to:

• Define and Lead the technical aspects of projects in Pre-Development (Feasibility), Development (Bid/Tender) and Final Development Stage (Financial Close) stage, including interfacing with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, technology providers, suppliers and contractors with the aim of:
  • maturing technical solutions through each phase
  • improving bid competitiveness
  • and ensuring technical governance and sustainability criteria are respected (quality, health & safety, efficiency, environmental compliance) for the construction, operation and maintenance of the asset. 
• Be responsible for choice of technologies, technical configuration and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements.
• Be responsible for the prescription, procurement specification, adjudication and management of technical services and products.
• Be responsible for drafting and negotiating owner techno-commercial specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and technical guidelines.
• Be in charge of all technical-related agreements during the development phase, including documentation drafting and contractual negotiation (e.g. EPC, PPA, OMA, LTSA, OE, LTA, IE etc).
• Define procurement strategies and construction strategies in collaboration with the Business Development Department, Procurement Department and Construction Department.
• Prepare Capex and Opex costs including market consultation and integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
• Prepare the Operations phase philosophy and technical related documents (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
• Assess and evaluate technical risks and advise and/or draft professional reports during the various stages of the project approval process.
• Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the Engineering team.
• Hand-over technical aspects and documents to the Project and Operations companies, and Provide ad-hoc support and advisory to operational assets and construction projects.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Engineering Team
• Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory Team
• Business Development Team
• Legal & Ethics Team
• Procurement Team
• Support Teams (HR, IT, HSE, Finance)
• Project Companies, Operating Companies & Subsidiaries
• Engie HQ, AMEA HQ and GBUs

External

• Clients
• Equipment & Technology Providers & EPC Contractors
• Competitors
• Off-takers and Grid Operators
• Consultants & Engineering Firms
• Project Stakeholders (sponsors, lenders, owners, environmental)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• Engineering Qualification: BSc, BEng or BTech
• Additional relevant qualifications would be advantageous
• Professional registration would be advantageous  

Language

• Fluent in English (verbal and written skills)

Core Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the power generation sector, specifically able to demonstrate experience and engineering expertise in Solar PV technology, including :
  • Ability to scope conceptual layouts/configurations, and conduct preliminary solar resource and yield assessments on PVsyst software
  • Ability to specify and review designs and applicable standards
  • Ability to specify equipment and plant performance requirements including modules, inverters, SCADA, mounting structures.
• A good understanding of the techno-economic life cycle and risk profile of a power project and knowledge in financial indicators for project follow-up
• A reasonable understanding of power plant development, the IPP model and the associated Project Finance technical requirements and interfaces.
• Experience in scoping the technical works, reviewing & evaluating technical proposals, setting & assessing the performance of the works, and providing lifecycle advisory, guidance and recommendations.
• Experience in leading and project/contract managing technical workstreams and internal/external stakeholders to drive the overall project objectives. 
• Experience in translating technical requirements into commercial & contractual concepts in collaboration with the BD, Legal and Finance teams.

Advantageous Experience & Skills

• Experience across multiple power generation technologies
• Experience across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning, operations. decommissioning)
• Experience with various project types and structures (greenfield, brownfield, acquisitions, divestments, project finance, equity finance, government and corporate PPAs).
• Knowledge of energy market players (Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Competitors) and industry practice would be advantageous

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to travel within South Africa and to ENGIE offices and assets globally as needed.
• Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in times of complexity, uncertainty, variability and project cycles
• Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds and functional backgrounds
• Ability to communicate and share knowledge between remote teams
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility, keep commitments and manage expectations
• Ability to maintain high standards in terms of work quality and attention to detail
• Ability to think conceptually, strategically and analytically
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and maintain self-control
• Ability to adapt to new and diverse environments and changing contexts
• Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality where required

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The development of utility-scale energy projects and subsequent participation in government and corporate tenders in Engie Southern Africa is led by a Business Development Department and supported by the Engineering Department. The general role of a Technical Project Manager (TPM) is to:

• Define and Lead the technical aspects of projects in Pre-Development (Feasibility), Development (Bid/Tender) and Final Development Stage (Financial Close) stage, including interfacing with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, technology providers, suppliers and contractors with the aim of:
  • maturing technical solutions through each phase
  • improving bid competitiveness
  • and ensuring technical governance and sustainability criteria are respected (quality, health & safety, efficiency, environmental compliance) for the construction, operation and maintenance of the asset. 
• Be responsible for choice of technologies, technical configuration and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements.
• Be responsible for the prescription, procurement specification, adjudication and management of technical services and products.
• Be responsible for drafting and negotiating owner techno-commercial specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and technical guidelines.
• Be in charge of all technical-related agreements during the development phase, including documentation drafting and contractual negotiation (e.g. EPC, PPA, OMA, LTSA, OE, LTA, IE etc).
• Define procurement strategies and construction strategies in collaboration with the Business Development Department, Procurement Department and Construction Department.
• Prepare Capex and Opex costs including market consultation and integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
• Prepare the Operations phase philosophy and technical related documents (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
• Assess and evaluate technical risks and advise and/or draft professional reports during the various stages of the project approval process.
• Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the Engineering team.
• Hand-over technical aspects and documents to the Project and Operations companies, and Provide ad-hoc support and advisory to operational assets and construction projects.
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COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Engineering Team
• Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory Team
• Business Development Team
• Legal & Ethics Team
• Procurement Team
• Support Teams (HR, IT, HSE, Finance)
• Project Companies, Operating Companies & Subsidiaries
• Engie HQ, AMEA HQ and GBUs

External

• Clients
• Equipment & Technology Providers & EPC Contractors
• Competitors
• Off-takers and Grid Operators
• Consultants & Engineering Firms
• Project Stakeholders (sponsors, lenders, owners, environmental)

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• Engineering Qualification: BSc, BEng or BTech
• Additional relevant qualifications would be advantageous
• Professional registration would be advantageous  

Language

• Fluent in English (verbal and written skills)

Core Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in the power generation sector, specifically able to demonstrate experience and engineering expertise across 2 or more power generation technologies, including:
  • Solar PV, Onshore Wind, BESS, Thermal, CSP  
  • Ability to provide senior guidance and mentorship to Engineering team members
  • Ability to support manager in implementing strategy, process and governance within Engineering
  • Ability to provide advisory, technical expertise and management across the value chain of a power generation project.

• A good understanding of the techno-economic life cycle and risk profile of a power project and knowledge in financial indicators for project follow-up

• A comprehensive understanding of power plant development, the IPP model and the associated Project Finance technical requirements and interfaces.
• Experience in scoping the technical works, reviewing & evaluating technical proposals, setting & assessing the performance of the works, and providing lifecycle advisory, guidance and recommendations.
• Experience in leading and project/contract managing technical workstreams and internal/external stakeholders to drive the overall project objectives. 
• Experience in translating technical requirements into commercial & contractual concepts in collaboration with the BD, Legal and Finance teams.

Advantageous Experience & Skills

• Experience across multiple power generation technologies
• Experience across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning, operations. decommissioning)
• Experience with various project types and structures (greenfield, brownfield, acquisitions, divestments, project finance, equity finance, government and corporate PPAs).
• Knowledge of energy market players (Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Competitors) and industry practice would be advantageous

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to travel within South Africa and to ENGIE offices and assets globally as needed.
• Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in times of complexity, uncertainty, variability and project cycles
• Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds and functional backgrounds
• Ability to communicate and share knowledge between remote teams
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility, keep commitments and manage expectations
• Ability to maintain high standards in terms of work quality and attention to detail
• Ability to think conceptually, strategically and analytically
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and maintain self-control
• Ability to adapt to new and diverse environments and changing contexts
• Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality where required

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Ethics Officer for the South African region

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acquire a good and precise understanding of ENGIE ethical documents, rules and policies;
• Provide induction training to all new joiners and refresher training to all employees covering the guiding ethical principles and foster knowledge and awareness of both the Group and South African policies including the Ethics Code of Conduct, Gifts & Hospitality Policy, Due Diligence Policy, Group Embargo Policy, Supplier Relations Policy and Business Consultant Policy among others;
• Organize and carry out annual training for all new directors in accordance with the Group’s Framework for Directors Guide;
• Act as interface internally and externally to provide the first level of ethical advice to both the South African office and the AMEA Office;
• Proactively engaging with the regional teams and the Ethics Officers’ network regarding their objectives and activities and assisting with mitigating risk and ensuring alignment with the Group’s ethical values;
• Assist the South Africa Ethic Officer in raising awareness on ethics matters and data privacy regulations across South Africa;
• Organize and conduct training sessions in South Africa HQ and on site;
• Assist the South Africa Ethics Officer in preparing the annual ethics report for the AMEA Region;
• Report all incidents in Common Ethics Tool and follow up the action plan as required;
• Assist the South Africa Ethics Officer in carrying out investigation by taking minutes and help in the preparation of Investigation Reports;
• Prepare the Ethics assessment and memo during the development phase of projects (due diligence reports, partners’ checks, human rights reports for new countries etc.) and provide for Group’s approval;
• Define and review local policies (in reporting tasks, in defining and following up the ethical action plan;
• Work closely with the Group’s Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Department on an array of matters including embargo related queries and clearance, compliance committee updates and data privacy/GDPR issues;
• Ensure the ethical watch in order to monitor the global trends in all ethical areas (embargos & sanctions, Human rights, anti-corruption matters etc.);
• Ensure compliance with Ethical policies and procedures issued by the Group.
• Monitor and report on non-compliance with policies or procedures, pending or threatened violations of law or ethical values of the Group.
• Promote the Group’s ethical culture and “Zero Tolerance Policy” within South Africa.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualification & Experience

• Legal Qualification and/or master’s degree from a reputable university.
• 3+ years legal or compliance practice experience.
• Corporate practice.

Technical  Knowledge

• Strong professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong writing & drafting skills.
• Ability to conciliate business requirements within a very highly demanding ethical environment.
• Ability to provide sound and practical ethical advice.
• Ability to deal with complexity.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain high levels of focused drive and energy, giving above what is required to get the job done.
• Attention to details.

Business Understanding

• Group’s strategy vision.
• Group’s governance and ethical rules.
• Energy regulatory framework.

Internal Interfaces

• South Africa General Counsel.
• South Africa Ethics Officers and assistants
• AMEA Ethics Officer
• Project COs & O&Ms Ethics Correspondents.
• Business Developers.
• Finance, HR.
• Group Ethics Department in Paris.

External Interfaces

• Contractual Counterparties: partners, suppliers.

Language

• English

Location / travel

• Location: Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa.
• Flexibility to travel throughout South Africa. Occasional travel may be required to Paris and Dubai.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures.
• Behaves in a professional and responsible way.
• Lives the values of the Company.

JOB PURPOSE

• Development of utility scale Solar and On shore wind  projects in compliance with investment criteria and Business development procedures.
• These opportunities will primarily be focused on corporate PPA and REIPPP for renewable projects in South Africa, arising through Greenfield development, acquisitions or strategic partnerships.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Below listed activities are intended to describe the essentials and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and requirements :

              Pre-development phase

• Identify predevelopment opportunities and enable an early position for the group.
• Produce, present and get approval of  Origination memo and Development memo by the AMEA RES Commitment Committee
• Present and get approval of the Development memo by the RGBU Development Committee
• Identify and propose partnerships.

               Development phase

• Plan development and allocate internal & external resources.
• Negotiate and manage partnerships.
• Execute operational development activities like configuration analysis , Key vendor selection , EPC contractor selection.
• Good understanding of tariff optimization techniques including yield optimization , capital cost opitmisation and cost of capital optimization
• Build up project documentation (Origination memo, Development memo Investment memo )
• Perform Risk analysis.
• Perform internal project review together with support functions.
• Present Investment memo to AMEA RES CC and RGBU CC for  approval.
• Lead a multi-functional team leading to successful submission of  a proposal to the Client

               Final development phase

• Sign off before commitment.
• Lead Final development activities leading to execution of project agreements .
• Lead the project team for financial Closing.
• Produce compliance memo
• Hand over  to Construction/Integration.
• Organize and have BD meetings to perform project reviews.
• Ensure timely and adequate reporting.
• Organize and follow up ad-hoc audits.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be accountable for development of renewable opportunities from conceptualization to Financial close
• Carry out proactive prospection and screen/evaluate opportunities.
• Lead development activities with the support of a multifunctional team up to Financial close 
• Negotiate to close a successful proposal submission in compliance with the investment criteria and risk mandate.
• Contribute to define regional BD procedures, methods and documentation.
• Support PAMT development plan (both CAPEX and development budget) and AMEA Renewables Business plan

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Degree

• University Degree in Engineering, Finance or Economics;
•  International MBA is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years’ relevant working experience in the Energy sector;
• More than 3 years of BD experience;
• Experience in South Africa’s Private PPA programmes;
• Good understanding of the typical bid requirements for the renewable energy industry;
• Preference in experience in bringing projects to financial close with a specific focus on PPA negotiations and project finance exposure.

Language

• Fluent in English, knowledge of other language(s) is a plus;

Specific Knowledge / skills

• Detailed knowledge of energy markets in South Africa;
• Renewable Power technologies including Solar , wind and Batteries;
• Contract negotiation skills (EPC, PPA, SHA, Financing, …);
• Knowledge of project finance mechanics and risk allocation.

Location / travel

• Place of residence: Johannesburg, South Africa;
• Frequent travel in South Africa and some travels internationally for Group seminars and meetings.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a professional and responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company.

JOB PURPOSE

• As a Junior Business Developer in Renewable Energy, your mission is to contribute to the growth of our renewable energy portfolio by identifying and securing innovative projects and technologies. You will work closely with the Senior Business Development, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive business opportunities forward.
• These opportunities will primarily be focused on corporate PPA and REIPPP for renewable projects in South Africa, arising through Greenfield development, acquisitions or strategic partnerships.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Below listed activities are intended to describe the essentials and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and requirements :

• Identify and evaluate renewable energy technologies and business opportunities.
• Assist in the development of renewable energy projects, from initial concept to implementation.
• Support the Senior Business Developers in promoting renewable energy solutions to potential clients.
• Assist in the preparation of partnership agreements with contractors, technology providers, and project developers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and follow up on project proposals.
• Assist in business missions, meetings, and negotiations related to renewable energy projects.
• Develop tools and strategies to promote renewable energy technologies within the entity and externally.
• Support the creation of an international network focused on renewable energy within the entity.
• Provide support for participation in industry events and innovation initiatives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be accountable for supporting the development of renewable opportunities from conceptualization to Financial close
• Screen and evaluate opportunities.
• Support to close a successful proposal submission in compliance with the investment criteria and risk mandate.
• Contribute to define and apply regional BD procedures, methods and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Degree

• University Degree in Engineering, Finance or Economics;

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant working experience in the Energy sector;
• Experience in South Africa’s Private PPA programmes;
• Good understanding of the typical bid requirements for the renewable energy industry;

Language

• Fluent in English, knowledge of other language(s) is a plus;

Specific Knowledge / skills

• Strong interest in innovative renewable energy technologies.
• Proactive and dynamic approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Location / travel

• Place of residence: Johannesburg, South Africa;
• Some travel in South Africa and some travels internationally for Group seminars and meetings.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a professional and responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company.

JOB PURPOSE

The project Developer strategically manages the development of Renewable Energy projects. He oversees the project development compliance of large -scale utility solar PV and wind projects, site identification and screening, land lease negotiations, electrical grid connection capacity and permits licenses.

He manages the technical development and permitting ( Environmental impacts) of new opportunities and projects in the permit stage and sourcing for future greenfield developments that caters also for future Battery storage. Overseeing projects from inception to BID preparation ( Initial Risk Matrix Analysis pre – RFP, PPA compliance and Project due diligence).

The Project Developer will assist the Business Developer with bid preparation in order to ensure compliant bids. As a Project Developer, you will liaise with a raft of stakeholders – landowners, advisors, developers, service operators, suppliers, and local councils. Also , you will work fairly closely with the finance, technical and legal teams.

The Project Developer  is  a highly commercialized  role as such , understanding the energy landscape is a crucial component and analyzing  where the opportunities are, and what factors could impact the success of a project.