Board-Level CEO - Renewable Energy Asset Leader

GSI Talent Solutions Pty; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 5.500.000 - 9.000.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

A renewable energy project seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership for a major solar power asset. The CEO will oversee plant performance, contract management, regulatory compliance and stakeholder relations, reporting to the Board to drive asset optimization and value creation.

The role requires 10+ years of senior leadership in renewables, strong financial acumen, PPAs, O&M expertise, and governance experience.

Formación

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Finance, Commerce, Business, Law, Project Management or Infrastructure Management.
• Postgraduate qualification, such as MBA or Project Management (advantageous).
• Professional engineering registration, such as Pr Eng (advantageous).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant senior-level accountability within renewable energy, power generation, utilities or comparable infrastructure.
• Proven experience in an executive or senior leadership capacity, ideally as a CEO, Managing Director, Country Manager or General Manager, or an equivalent executive position with direct asset accountability.
• Demonstrated experience managing an operational renewable energy or infrastructure asset, SPV or asset portfolio.
• Experience within an IPP, infrastructure investment fund, energy asset management company or power generation SPV.
• Proven ability to operate at Board level, including executive reporting, strategic decision-making and corporate governance.
• Previous exposure to REIPPPP projects and the South African renewable energy regulatory environment.
• Proven experience in plant rehabilitation, asset turnaround, major defect recovery or O&M contractor transitions.
• Experience managing a lean business structure supported by outsourced contractors and specialist advisers.

Responsabilidades

• Provide overall executive leadership and accountability for the company's operations, financial performance and strategic objectives.
• Oversee the operational performance, availability, reliability and optimisation of a large-scale solar PV facility.
• Manage and hold O&M contractors, management service providers and technical consultants accountable for performance.
• Drive plant stabilisation, performance improvement, defect resolution and operational recovery initiatives.
• Oversee contractual obligations, including PPAs, O&M contracts and other material project agreements.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract enforcement, dispute resolution and claims management.
• Take ownership of budgets, cash flow, financial forecasts, cost optimisation and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, grid codes, environmental legislation and safety standards.
• Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Eskom, NTCSA, NERSA, the IPP Office, shareholders and relevant authorities.
• Lead strategic projects, contractor transitions and asset improvement initiatives.
• Oversee enterprise risk management, governance and compliance.
• Prepare and present executive reports, business recommendations and strategic updates to the Board.
• Ensure the effective management of outsourced service providers within a lean organisational structure.

Descripción del empleo

A renewable energy project seeks a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership for a major solar power asset. The CEO will oversee plant performance, contract management, regulatory compliance and stakeholder relations, reporting to the Board to drive asset optimization and value creation.

The role requires 10+ years of senior leadership in renewables, strong financial acumen, PPAs, O&M expertise, and governance experience.