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Job title : Head of Energy
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 03, 2024
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Duties and responsibilities
Solar Energy Operations
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance energy efficiency, reduce electricity costs, and ensure sustainability across all sectors (retail, industrial, office) and including Growthpoint Investment Partners.
- Ensure optimal performance of existing rooftop solar installations. This includes:
- Overseeing operations and maintenance service level agreements.
- Setting and managing performance budgets for all installations.
- Oversee the expansion of rooftop solar installations across the Growthpoint portfolio, ensuring integration into the Growthpoint Network Operations Centre (NOC) platform.
- Ensure all energy projects comply with regulations, industry standards, and environmental policies.
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
- Implement and maintain power purchase agreements, coordinating with electricity and environmental traders as well as utility management companies to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
- Ensure the seamless integration of new and existing energy agreements to ensure cost efficiency and reliability.
Energy efficiency and sustainability
- Identify and execute initiatives aimed at reducing the organisations carbon footprint and electricity consumption.
- Propose new renewable energy projects and continuously seek ways to improve energy efficiency across all operational sectors.
Reporting
- Prepare and deliver board reports and presentations on energy performance and sustainability initiatives.
- Report to the Growthpoint sustainability forum, which includes senior management.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including energy suppliers, contractors, and sustainability experts.
- Represent the company at industry conferences and forums to discuss energy strategies and achievements.
Team Leadership
- Lead a team responsible for energy projects, providing direction, mentorship and support to ensure high performance.
Requirements
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of both renewable energy construction (rooftop solar and large-scale installations) and power purchase agreements.
Job Specific Skills
- Strategic and Analytical thinking
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to analyse data and present findings to senior management.
- Leadership skills
- Resilience
Experience
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on solar and PPA implementation.
- Stakeholder Management experience (essential)
- Experience with power purchase agreements and energy procurement.
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams, setting performance goals, and ensuring high levels of accountability and collaboration. Ability to drive a high-performance team culture.
Qualifications
- B.Eng. (Electrical or Mechanical).
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