Operations Manager -...

Legacipower; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy company is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee solar photovoltaic projects. This hands-on role involves managing project execution across engineering, procurement, and construction while ensuring safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the solar sector and a strong background in project management. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization dedicated to cleaner energy solutions. If you are a dynamic leader ready to drive performance and enhance customer satisfaction, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of experience in engineering.
• Five years of management experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage high-performance operations teams for project delivery.
• Monitor workload versus capacity and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead field engineering and construction phases adhering to schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

BSc Engineering

Job description

Legací Power invests in and develops cheaper cleaner power... faster!

We create value by de-risking investments and developments through the application of our industry expertise and experience while mobilising our partners and networks in Activities of Advisory, Consultancy, Products & Technology, and Resources across the energy value-chain of Generation, Transmission & Distribution, and Energy Management.

The Role

The Operations Manager is a hands-on, entrepreneurial project management practitioner responsible for managing the realization of solar photovoltaic projects. This includes supervising and coordinating activities across engineering, procurement, construction & commissioning, and operation & maintenance, with a focus on optimizing time, cost, and quality while ensuring safety standards are met.

As the business scales, this role may evolve from managing specific projects to leveraging experience to optimize processes for seamless integration of all execution functions, ensuring optimal business performance and customer satisfaction. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead this transformation.

Responsibilities

• Establish, train, mentor, develop, and manage high-performance operations teams to deliver projects on time, within quality standards, and meeting performance goals.
• Develop efficient and cost-effective execution processes in consultation with stakeholders, promoting continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure seamless execution through integration of activities across responsibilities.
• Monitor and manage workload versus capacity, aligning supply chain and other deliverables.
• Track and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Formulate performance improvement plans, conduct reviews, and make termination decisions if necessary.
• Provide leadership during field engineering, material and equipment management, and construction phases, adhering to project schedules.
• Implement cost-effective engineering, installation, and operational processes, procedures, and materials.
• Manage and ensure adherence to all safety standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• BSc Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum of eight years of experience.
• At least five years of management experience, with at least four in the construction industry.
• Five years of progressive experience in the solar photovoltaic sector.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Valid and clean driver's license.
• Willingness to visit and work on sites frequently.
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal, driving, and drug screening.

This role reports to the Directors and offers an exciting opportunity for a focused, agile, action-oriented individual to make a significant impact within a growing and innovative energy company.

For a confidential discussion, please email the Recruitment Manager with a cover letter and concise CV.