Job Description

ey Responsibilities

A. Operations and Maintenance Management

Oversee the execution of the company's maintenance plan, ensuring compliance with OEM recommendations, contractual obligations, and best industry practices. Provide technical guidance to site personnel and ensure adherence to operational procedures. Coordinate and oversee corrective and preventive maintenance activities to maximize turbine availability and energy production. Work closely with contractors and OEMs to ensure optimal turbine performance and troubleshoot technical issues. Ensure all work is documented, with clear reporting on availability, performance, and downtime events.

B. Personnel and Contractors Management

Lead, mentor, and manage site team, ensuring a high-performance team culture Oversee site workforce planning, and performance management together with team and contractors Manage contractors and third-party service providers, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, quality standards, and safety requirements. Establish and enforce discipline in planning, execution, documentation, reporting and accountability for all site activities.

C. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Compliance

Drive a strong Health Safety and Environment culture on-site, ensuring adherence to HSE regulations, EMPr/EIA, company policies, Occupational Health & Safety Act, General Machinery Regulations, Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems and industry best practices. Implement and enforce permit-to-work procedures, risk assessments, and safety protocols. Conduct site safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency response drills. Engage with contractors and staff to ensure compliance with environmental and social obligations

D. Landowner and Stakeholder Relations

Maintain strong relationships with landowners, local communities, and authorities, addressing concerns proactively. Ensure adherence to land lease agreements and manage any site-related disputes professionally.

E. Budget and Financial Management

Develop, manage, and monitor the site's operational budget, ensuring cost-effective operations Track and control expenditures while ensuring compliance with financial approvals and controls. o Optimize site operations to maximize efficiency within budget constraints.

F. Contractor Quality Oversight

Implement and oversee a contractor quality inspection program, ensuring all work meets technical and safety standards. Review contractor performance, ensuring timely resolution of any defects or non-compliance.

Key Competencies & Skills

Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of wind turbine technology, SCADA systems, electrical and/or mechanical maintenance. HSE Leadership: Ability to drive a strong safety culture and implement best practices in occupational health and safety as well as manage environmental constraints. People Management: experience in managing teams, conflict resolution, and performance management. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Ability to analyse issues, make informed decisions, and implement solutions and drive solutions to their conclusion. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with landowners, contractors, management, and shareholders.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Energy Engineering or related 8+ years of experience in wind/thermal/hydro plant operations, maintenance, or a related field. Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) is an advantage
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30000,00 - R60000,00 per month

Work Location: In person