Asset Manager | Renewable Energy

MSP Staffing Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing Pty seeks an experienced Asset Manager to oversee commercial, financial and operational performance of renewable energy assets in Cape Town. You will lead the asset management function across the full PPA term, driving optimisation and value creation.

The role requires a strong background in SA IPP assets (wind, solar, storage), deep project finance knowledge and a proven ability to manage lenders, regulators and shareholders. Travel may be required as part of stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Finance degree with strong project finance knowledge.
• 5-10 years' experience within a South African IPP asset management environment.
• Experience managing renewable energy assets (wind, solar and/or battery energy storage).
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual management experience.
• Proven stakeholder management with lenders, regulators, shareholders and project partners.
• Experience reporting to Boards and senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management from financial close through the PPA term.
• Develop and implement asset optimisation strategies for performance.
• Monitor profitability, cash flow, budgets and forecasts.
• Drive commercial optimisation incl. refinancing and improvements.
• Oversee compliance with project agreements, permits and regulations.
• Maintain relationships with shareholders, lenders and regulators.
• Manage reporting to boards and governance.
• Mentor the asset management team and foster high performance.
• Support risk management and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across assets.
• Collaborate with operations to improve plant availability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Project finance knowledge

Risk management

Education

Engineering or Finance degree

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to oversee the commercial, financial and operational performance of a portfolio of renewable energy assets based in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader with strong experience in the South African Independent Power Producer (IPP) sector to maximise asset value across the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the asset management function from financial close through the full Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) term.
• Develop and implement asset optimisation strategies to maximise technical and financial performance.
• Monitor project profitability, cash flow, budgets and financial performance against forecasts.
• Drive commercial optimisation initiatives, including refinancing and operational improvements.
• Oversee compliance with project agreements, finance documentation, permits and regulatory obligations.
• Build and maintain relationships with shareholders, lenders, regulators, off-takers and other key stakeholders.
• Manage project reporting, board packs and governance requirements.
• Lead and mentor the asset management team while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Support risk management, insurance administration and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental compliance across all assets.
• Work closely with operations teams to improve plant availability and overall project performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering or Finance degree with strong project finance knowledge.
• 5-10 years' experience within a South African IPP asset management environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing renewable energy assets, including wind, solar and/or battery energy storage projects.
• Strong commercial, financial and contractual management experience.
• Proven stakeholder management experience with lenders, regulators, shareholders and project partners.
• Experience reporting to Boards and senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.