Network Planner

Oman Shell; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Network Planner to manage investments and portfolio actions for its operations in various regions of South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Engineering, preferably with a background in town planning, and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position involves travel and teamwork to achieve growth strategies and optimize the existing portfolio of sites, contributing to the company's goal of delivering high-quality energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience of the South Africa Network landscape and its dynamics is essential.
• Demonstrated evidence of Enterprise first values and behaviours will be taken into account during the selection process.
• Must be able to work with various stakeholders including property developers and town planners.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all investments and portfolio actions of the Company's network.
• Contribute to successful multiyear plan delivery and growth strategy.
• Run discounted cash flow evaluations and produce quality Investment Proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Project management

Education

Business or Engineering degree

Town planning background (preferable)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

Network Planner page is loaded## Network Plannerlocations : Cape Towntime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todayjob requisition id : R , South Africa Job Family Group : Commercial and Retail Worker Type : Regular Posting Start Date : December 5, Business Unit : Downstream and Renewables Experience Level : Experienced Professionals Job Description : Purpose Shell Downstream South Africa is a mature market with approximately operational Mobility sites.

The Mobility South Africa business has plans to high-grade the network with a balanced approach of optimizing the existing portfolio of sites and growing the network using different investment models.

Accountabilities

This proposed position will play an important role in this journey.

• Responsible for all investments and portfolio actions of the Company Owned / Leased and Dealer Owned Network for the Western Cape, Northern Cape, parts of the Free State and parts of the Eastern Cape Regions.
• Contribute to successful multiyear plan delivery and growth strategy as part of one team within network planning, engineering, real estate, soil and groundwater, and other third parties.
• Create detailed regional masterplan of areas as specified in the integrated master plan.
• This includes researching on demographics, infrastructural changes and development of market area, as part regional master plan; analysis of data of existing network in order to propose optimisation actions, and conducting initial project feasibility analysis for all projects in the detailed masterplan.
• Run discounted cash flow evaluations using DOVAMO economics tool for business case proposals and produce quality Investment Proposals.
• Ability to run detailed analysis with attention to detail in order to inform decision making for investment decisions.
• Defend the leasehold portfolio in the region, providing timely lease renewal mandates to the Real Estate team as and when required.
• Participate in portfolio projects - lead strategic and business case component.
• Provide regular support to the regions Territory Managers and District Managers, with respect to planned developments taking place in their regions.
• Demonstrate safety leadership in the investment decisions you make, and ensure the upkeep of the highest Ethic and Compliance standards in investment dealings in the region.
• It is expected that the candidate will positively contribute to the cohesive functioning of the team, sharing their experience, knowledge and their capacity in support of their fellow Network colleagues.
• Contribute to post implementation review (PIR) analysis for the region and ensure all learning from delivered projects are fully implemented and tracked.
• Participate in the development of Innovation initiatives and business turnarounds when applicable.

Dimensions

Portfolio of this role covers the geographical region of the Western Cape; Northern Cape, parts of the Free State, and parts of the Eastern Cape.

Approximately sites in the portfolio* Travel approximately 25% of time

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Business or Engineering or degree with town planning background (Preferable).
• Highly numerate (analytical) & comfortable with Excel & PowerPoint with a strong commercial mindset.
• Demonstrated evidence of Enterprise first values and behaviours will be taken into account during the selection process.
• Experience of the South Africa Network landscape and its dynamics is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal & stakeholder management skills.
• Work in a multi-cultural environment.

Additional Skills

Ability to quickly get to know different environments and rules that apply in the different study areas.

Must be able to work with a variety of stakeholders including property developers, town planners, Shell business partners and affiliated Shell departments.

Incorporate project management approach to support the development of the Network Integrated Masterplan.

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