COO, Renewable Energy Operations & Growth

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 222,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Chief Operations Officer for a dynamic renewable energy client. The role leads the operational strategy from headquarters in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, driving execution, efficiency, safety, and multi-unit performance across projects.

The successful candidate will scale operations, optimize processes, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and build a world-class team with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field.
• MBA is highly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive operations experience with 7–10+ years in senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the operational strategy to support growth targets.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across projects in renewable energy.
• Drive efficiency, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing operations team and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a visionary Chief Operations Officer for a dynamic renewable energy client. The role leads the operational strategy from headquarters in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, driving execution, efficiency, safety, and multi-unit performance across projects.

The successful candidate will scale operations, optimize processes, manage multi-million dollar budgets, and build a world-class team with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement.