O&M Plant Manager

Amea Power Group; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AMEA Power in South Africa is seeking an experienced O&M Plant Manager to oversee the Doornhoek PV project in Klerksdorp. You will ensure the facility operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with the O&M contract.

Reporting to Associate Director: Construction Delivery & Execution, you will lead maintenance, coordinate EPC activities, manage spare parts, and drive KPI improvements while upholding HSE standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in renewable energy, PV preferred in O&M.
• At least 2 years as an O&M Plant Manager.
• Knowledge of ORHVS and possession of certificate.
• Experience with HV/MV equipment and substation automation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational and maintenance activities of PV plant.
• Coordinate daily EPC activities and warranty administration.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules per OEM specs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Maintain safety through SOPs and incident investigations.
• Manage spare parts and warehouse logistics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Technical report writing

PV Solar technologies

O&M of solar equipment

Renewable energy knowledge

Root cause analysis

OHS Act knowledge

Engineering drawings

Education

BSc, B.Eng, BEng Tech, B.Tech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma or BTech or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Relevant management qualification/training

Government Certificate of Competency for Factories

Tools

CMMS

Job description

O&M Plant Manager – South Africa AMEA Power 2026-07-02T12:25:15+00:00

O&M Plant Manager

Reporting to: Associate Director: Construction Delivery & Execution

Location: Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa

Position Purpose

The O&M Plant Manager is responsible for the Doornhoek PV project, specifically ensuring that the facility operates efficiently.

Responsibilities

• To oversee all the operational and maintenance activities of the PV Pant.
• Coordinate, supervise and report on EPC’s daily activities.
• Warranty administration – liaising with the EPC contractor, compiling reports and supporting documentation for warranty claims.
• Ensure that the facility is operated with optimum efficiency, availability and reliability.
• Review, develop and ensure implementation of SOPs to ensure safe operation of machinery and safety of personnel.
• Developing maintenance schedules in conjunction with OEM specifications.
• Organizing and coordinating major corrective and preventative maintenance activities with EPC.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly performance reports.
• Monitor and analyse Plant’s performance KPIs and implement improvement strategies were required.
• Management of plants logistics and warehouse spare parts.
• Coordinate technical and performance meetings with EPC and chair monthly health & safety committee meetings.
• Ensure operation and maintenance are carried out in line with the O&M Contract.
• Assist the EPC in planning and coordinating maintenance tasks according to priorities.
• Active participation in troubleshooting (Fault-finding) and conducting root cause analysis timeously when required and providing technical reports.
• Authorize, permit and supervise MV/HV switching operations for maintenance, operational and inspection purposes.
• Perform regular quality inspections and analysing fault/ alarm trends to diagnose and prevent possible failures.
• Ensure all incidents and near misses are duly reported, investigated and root causes analysed to prevent reoccurrence.
• Supervisory of Equipment as per the GMR regulation and fulfils the responsibilities of a GMR2.7 appointee.
• Be the custodian of occupational HSE for the plant, ensure full compliance with the requirements and provisions of the OHS Act and its regulations.
• Manage relationships of local stakeholders and Landowners with support from ESG department

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc, B.Eng, BEng Tech, B.Tech or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Relevant management qualification/ training
• National Diploma or BTech or Degree in Electrical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in the renewable energy industry, preferably PV in O&M.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an O&M Plant Manager.
• Good understanding of ORHVS and in possession of certificate.
• Previous Experience as a GMR2.7 appointee.
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories. (Not compulsory but will be advantage).
• Experience in the Operation and maintenance of HV/MV equipment & systems.
• Experience in utilisation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Working with substation automation system equipment.
• Experience working within a multi-cultural environment.

Related/Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Managerial skills and working in a team.
• Technical report writing.
• Knowledgeable on PV Solar technologies.
• Knowledgeable on Operation and Maintenance of solar equipment/ components e.g. PV modules, Tracker systems, Inverters and transformers etc.
• Knowledgeable of the Renewable Energy Grid Code Requirements.
• Conducting Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Knowledgeable in the OHS Act and its regulations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings