Asset Manager: Cluster 3 - Hybrid (OYA, GRS, GRT)

VACANCY

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Asset Manager: Cluster 3 - Hybrid (OYA, GRS, GRT)

Reports to:

• Portfolio Manager: R&B South Africa 
• and Board of Directors of the Project Companies within the assigned Cluster

Department:

Engie R&B South Africa: Operations

Period:

Full Time: Local Employment Contract

Location:

• Bryanston Office, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Regular travel within South Africa and occasionally to Engie HQ

CLOSING DATE:

30 November 2026

2. BACKGROUND

The Engie group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 90 000 employees, customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Present in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain. For more information please visit: www.engie.com  or www.engie-africa.com  

The role is based in the Engie Bryanston Office, with regular travel to sites within the assigned cluster and periodic travel to other Engie offices/sites. The clusters are currently based on technology groupings and will be evaluated and adjusted periodically based on number/type of additional projects coming into operation, location, technology, complexity and business needs at the time.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 General Management and Leadership of assigned assets and project companies;

• In charge of day-to-day matters of the assets
• Enforcing Health, Safety and Environment performance for all staff and contractors;
• Monitoring technical performance and driving objectives and operational excellence
• Optimising the financial performance of the assets, within limits of the Project Agreements: implementing proper budgeting, control and risk management, and protecting the long-term value of the asset;
• Ensuring proper implementation of governance and reporting requirements, including preparation and organisation of the Board of Directors and Engie reporting processes;
• Ensuring that all contractual obligations towards the South African authorities and towards the off-taker (according to the IA and the PPA) are respected. This includes Economic Development obligations;
• Engaging with all relevant asset stakeholders to maintain the ‘license to operate’ and representing the project Companies towards the stakeholders.
• Implementing consistent systems, processes and policies aligned with the target operating model
• Consistently demonstrating Engie Ways of Working and Ways of Leading
• Coaching, mentoring and influencing towards a high-performance culture   

 Specific responsibilities of the role include:

 Stakeholder Relations

• Representing the Project Company in engagements with the authorities, regulatory agencies, lenders, banks, service providers, professional organisations and the affected communities within which we operate.
• Conducting and/or coordinating and controlling all high-level interfaces with the authorities, banks and clients;
• Identifying, analyzing and managing risks and opportunities

 Finance

• Managing operations within approved budgetary limits;
• Maximising profitability and shareholder value;
• Controlling and supervising the financial management, and particularly:
  • Comprehensive and effective company costs control;
  • Prepare medium and long-term budget forecasts for management and board approval, monitoring and reporting variances and deviations on a regular basis; and
  • Monitor loans and finance agreements.
• Controlling and approving procurement and all expenditures.
• Maintaining and updating related documents and procedures.

 Project Management

• • Managing the Environmental, Health and Safety performance of the project;
  • Ensuring that a culture of excellence in HSE standards is applied and consistently maintained;
  • Ensuring and maintaining compliance with the Project Agreements, the Finance Agreements and South African laws; Following up proper execution of the commercial and financial contracts and bringing in solutions to any argument or problem that may arise, in coordination with the management team and Board of Directors;
  • Maintaining smooth relationships with all stakeholders while devoting best efforts to minimise and solve possible disputes in the best interest of the assets
  • Ensure compliance with EDO, Black Economic Empowerment and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment requirements;
  • Responsible to the ESA management team and Board for good utility practices in the management and administration.
  • Responsible for ensuring ethical governance and practices enacted by the Board and team.
  • Coordinating relevant matters with the O&M Company; Ensuring that the O&M Company keeps an appropriate organisation in place and performs its activities as per the contracts and in accordance with Good Utility practices; Including the development & implementation of operating and maintenance strategies and policies to achieve optimum operation and availability of the plant;
  • Risk identification, assessment and management; Implementation and follow-up of actions needed to minimise risks and/or consequences, with clear and consistent management and board reporting;
  • Making sure that applicable changes in law and/or regulations are implemented where necessary, to ensure compliance;
  • Ad hoc support to business development or construction activities, including sharing of lessons learnt

 Reporting

• • Reporting on the status of the assets to the ESA management team, Board of Directors and the shareholder companies as and when required;
  • Reporting to lenders, client, authorities as required under law or the Project Agreements.

 Resource Management

• • Setting clear objectives for the project team, evaluating personnel on a regular basis and providing performance and developmental feedback to the individual and the HOD.
  • Leading, coordinating and supporting the team in the execution of their responsibilities and departmental services.
  • Motivating, mentoring and coaching teams towards creating a high-performance culture

4. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• • Board of Directors
  • Engie South Africa Management Team
  • Engie South Africa Support Functions and HODs
  • Engie AMEA, R&F GBU and Group Functions

External

• • Client / Off-Taker (ESKOM);
  • Government and local authorities as required
  • Operator/O&M Contractor
  • Contractual Counterparties: Suppliers, OEM, Contractors, Advisors, Vendors
  • Lenders/banks
  • Communities
  • Peer Groups
  • Industry Bodies 

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• • University Degree in Engineering, Legal or Finance. MBA or similar would be advantageous.
  • Solid base in energy, business administration, project finance, accountancy, and consolidation and good notions of company and tax laws is a plus.
  • Relevant Certifications and Professional Registrations will be advantageous

Language 

• • Excellent English communication skills are mandatory (verbal and written).

 Experience 

• Minimum of 12 years of experience, preferably within the power/energy sector, and in power generation
• With minimum of 5 years in a senior/strategic position with demonstrable value creation
• Strong team leadership experience including people/performance/conflict management
• Public and 3rd parties relationship / contractual management / finance management experience

Specific Knowledge/Skills

• • Strong Interpersonal skills.
  • Strong negotiation and leadership and management skills.
  • Good understanding of project finance.
  • Good technical background/understanding.
  • Ability to work independently and with complexity and ambiguity.
  • Ability to lead a team.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a broad cultural spectrum.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for position