Senior Technical Manager IPP Solar BESS Utility Project Management - Cape Town South Africa

Our client, a lean and high-performing IPP & developer, is looking for a senior renewables professional to join their team. The incumbent would have wide experience across all phases of the project life cycle and excel at derisking projects from all angles from project development to execution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Project Development
• Assist the Development and commercial team with technical assumptions.
• Lead on initiatives to identify suitable areas for greenfield development.
• Project Structuring and Financial Close:
• Lead the technical process for structuring and taking projects through to financial close.
• Review and finalize PPA, EPC, O&M, and Asset Management contracts from a technical standpoint.
• Lead point of contact with EPC, O&M, LTA, and deal team.
• Ensure technical compliance with the PPA, Grid Code, and project-specific requirements.
• Technical Oversight & Compliance:
• Working with the Owner’s Engineer, ensure compliance with technical standards and contractual obligations during construction including equipment procurement and timelines aligned with project objectives.
• Oversee detailed design and ensure all technical parameters are incorporated.
• Manage contractor and supplier alignment on technical aspects, timelines, and grid connection requirements.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Serve as the Internal Owner’s Engineer representing company interests across all technical engagements with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and manage design change requests.
• Oversee site visits to ensure construction quality aligns with the design.
• Manage commissioning processes and ensure utility compliance.
• Develop sound relationships with key project OEMs, vendors, developers, service providers, and consultants.
• Contract and Performance Management:
• Assist with permits, licenses, and contract evaluations providing technical inputs to EPC reviews and spare parts specifications.
• Ensure contracts with EPC and O&M providers reflect the highest standards and that duties of care are maintained.
• Manage technical inputs to contract negotiations focusing on performance guarantees and warranties.
• Execution & Delivery:
• Provide technical inputs for project reports and assist with lender and technical advisor clarifications.
• Support site teams during construction, commissioning, and testing ensuring that design and construction meet required standards.
• Oversee the commissioning phase working with the Site Commissioning Manager to manage testing and ensure grid compliance.
• Ensure the timely handover of technical deliverables facilitating project closeout.

Job Requirements:

• Relevant Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical.
• Masters and/or Project Management certification will be advantageous.
• 10 Years of experience with 3-5 years in a senior capacity.
• Strong experience in EPC, O&M, and Grid Connection.
• Proven experience in Technical Risk Management especially during Financial Close and Execution.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Mitchill Wernich at [email].

CA Energy will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.