Operations Coordinator

Mulilo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mulilo, a leading renewable energy provider, is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support daily operations across wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage systems. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented graduate eager to advance in the renewable energy sector, involving critical tasks in procurement, information management, and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive total remuneration package

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience (internships or part-time work considered).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally to operational sites.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple systems and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and follow-up of day-to-day operational tasks across all project sites.
• Manage low-value procurement processes for services and tools.
• Ensure accurate and organized storage of operational, compliance, and supplier documentation.

Skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

About the Company

Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world’s leading private equity investor in renewable energy assets, through its New Markets Fund I. Mulilo has concluded numerous PPA's in both the Department of Mineral Energy's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users. Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company's long-term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector.

Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environment for all its employees, thereby placing huge value on career progression and personal growth.

Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, CIP is the world’s largest dedicated renewable energy fund manager and a global leader in offshore wind. CIP currently manages over 30 billion Euro’s, with a target of having 100 billion Euros under management by 2030. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.

About this role

We are looking for a tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of our renewable energy portfolio, which includes Wind, Solar PV, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This is a growth-oriented role ideal for a young professional looking to build a career in the renewable energy sector.

You’ll play a critical support role in procurement, reporting, information management, and community interfacing – all while working closely with our finance, IT, and operational teams. If you’re an energetic graduate with a “can-do” attitude and a passion for clean energy and innovation, this is your opportunity to make an impact and grow in a fast-paced, future-focused industry.

Key responsibilities

Operations Support

• Assist in the coordination and follow-up of day-to-day operational tasks across all project sites.
• Manage administrative workflows and support the operations team with various back-office tasks.
• Coordinate with site teams to collect operational data and documentation.
  
  

Procurement Support

• Manage low-value procurement processes for services, tools, consumables, and minor works.
• Process purchase requests and follow up on deliveries and invoicing.
• Maintain an up-to-date procurement tracker for operational needs.
  
  

Document & Information Management

• Ensure accurate and organized storage of operational, compliance, and supplier documentation.
• Maintain filing systems (both digital and physical) and contribute to SharePoint or other platforms used for knowledge management.
• Support the digitization and automation of operations workflows in collaboration with the IT department.
  
  

Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of regular internal and external reports, including O&M dashboards, monthly performance reports, and compliance summaries.
• Coordinate data collection from different departments and project sites.
  
  

Community & Stakeholder Interface

• Support the opening and administration of accounts and services in local communities (e.g., municipal accounts, local suppliers, service providers).
• Build basic relationships with local stakeholders under guidance from senior team members.
  
  

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Interface closely with Finance (e.g., invoice processing, budget tracking) and IT (e.g., systems setup, troubleshooting, tools integration).
• Participate in team meetings and special projects to improve operational efficiency and digital workflows.

General Tasks (non-exhaustive)

• Ensure each asset fulfils obligations and exercises rights under O&M Agreement
• Manage key stakeholder relations with O& Contractors and third-party service providers.
• Manage and compile monthly stakeholder reports
• Prepare annual plans and budgets
• Maintain documents in line with the team's filing and project management system.
• Supporting the development team during bidding and financial close
• Visit project sites quarterly and as necessary.
• Represent Mulilo, as required, in other meetings, sub-committees, and formal structures.

Required skills and education background.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of work experience (internships or part-time work considered).
• Strong computer literacy – Excel, Word, PowerPoint are a must; exposure to SharePoint, Power BI, or ERP systems is an advantage.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally to operational sites.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable navigating multiple systems and platforms.

Desirable attributes

The ideal candidate would have a passion for the Renewable Energy sector and personality traits would include:

• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A self-starter with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems proactively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – able to work with diverse teams and communities.
• Eager to learn and develop across technical, commercial, and operational functions.
• Resilient and adaptable – able to work in a fast-moving environment and juggle multiple priorities.

Mulilo is an employer of choice and is offering an extremely competitive total remuneration package for this position.

Additional Information

Able to work overtime according to operational needs.

The position is based at the offices of the company, but travel may be required occasionally.