Asset Manager - Energy Portfolio

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonuses

Medical aid

Pension fund

Executive training

Strategic involvement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Asset Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of energy assets in Mahikeng and surrounding areas, maximizing performance and profitability through strategic planning and risk management.

You will supervise maintenance, performance monitoring, and regulatory compliance with on-site presence required. A Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in energy asset management with strong financial acumen and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of asset management, operations, or finance experience in energy.
• Proven track record with complex asset portfolios and performance improvement.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset management strategies to optimize performance, reliability, and profitability.
• Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee maintenance programs to ensure asset integrity.
• Manage relationships with operational teams, regulators, and investors.
• Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for asset optimization and life extension.

Skills

Asset management experience

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Financial analysis

Grid operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Asset Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of energy assets in Mahikeng and surrounding areas. This senior role involves maximizing the financial and operational performance of existing energy generation and distribution assets through strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for overseeing maintenance, performance monitoring, and compliance, ensuring that assets operate efficiently and profitably. This is a critical leadership position within the company, requiring strong analytical skills, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of the energy market dynamics in the North West province . Your on-site presence will be essential for effective management and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute asset management strategies to optimize performance, reliability, and profitability.
• Monitor the operational performance of the energy asset portfolio, identifying areas for improvement.
• Oversee maintenance programs, including preventative and corrective maintenance, to ensure asset integrity.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including operational teams, regulatory bodies, and investors.
• Conduct financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the asset portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for asset optimization and life extension.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in asset management, operations, or finance within the energy sector.
• Proven track record in managing complex asset portfolios and driving performance improvements.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of power generation technologies and grid operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, pension fund, and other executive benefits.
• Opportunities for strategic involvement and decision-making.
• Professional development and executive training programs.Leadership role in managing vital energy infrastructure assets in the region.