Asset Manager - Power Infrastructure

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Strategic impact

Dynamic role

Collaborative culture

East London focus

Job summary

Placements24 in East London seeks a strategic Asset Manager to lead its power infrastructure portfolio. You will develop and execute asset management strategies to maximize value, oversee performance monitoring, maintenance planning, and capital investment decisions.

The role requires strong financial acumen, deep knowledge of power generation and distribution assets, and proven leadership to drive asset performance, profitability, and regulatory compliance in a dynamic energy organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of asset management experience in energy/utilities.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure assets and performance optimization.
• Strong financial modeling, risk management, and investment appraisal skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term asset management strategies for power infrastructure.
• Monitor asset performance, identify areas for improvement, and manage maintenance programs.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution for asset upgrades and replacements.
• Conduct financial analysis and economic evaluations for asset investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and operational teams.

Skills

Financial modeling

Risk management

Investment appraisal

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic Asset Manager to oversee their diverse power infrastructure portfolio in the East London area. This senior position involves developing and executing asset management strategies to maximize value, ensure optimal performance, and manage risk across the lifecycle of their assets. You will be responsible for performance monitoring, maintenance planning, capital investment decisions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong financial acumen, a deep understanding of power generation and distribution assets, and proven leadership skills to drive asset performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term asset management strategies for power infrastructure.
• Monitor asset performance, identify areas for improvement, and manage maintenance programs.
• Oversee capital expenditure planning and execution for asset upgrades and replacements.
• Conduct financial analysis and economic evaluations for asset investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and operational teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in asset management, preferably within the energy or utilities sector.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale infrastructure assets and performance optimization .
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, risk management, and investment appraisal techniques.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape the future of power infrastructure management in East London .
• Significant influence on strategic investment and operational decisions.
• A dynamic and challenging role within a leading energy organization.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on long-term asset value creation.