Closing Date 2024/09/17
Reference Number DBS240819-1
Job Type Classification Contract
Location - Town / City Centurion
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. To lead and manage the develeopment of specific energy programmes/projects related to Gas, while contributing to establishing long term business and programme objectives for sustainable success in implementing gas projects, in line with the overall IPP Office strategy.
2. Deliver the required number of international standard procurement, projects and programme documentation within the time constraints set by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), including the support to the DMRE to manage the implementation of this programme
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilties include but are not limited to:
1. Strategic Programme Development and Management of large-scale energy or power projects
2. Prepare a realistic implementation plan for the programme
3. Develop and implement strategies to advance programmes of projects relating to the procurement and generation of energy
4. Manage the development and implementation of annual strategic action plans to release tenders on the open market
5. Formulate broad goals and deploy strategic plans to address new ways of addressing
6. Programme challenges within the IPPO programmes, in partnership with all relevant IPP functions and external parties
7. Incorporate the Department of Trade and Industry guidelines into draft of all Request-For-Proposals and oversee the release of the tenders into the market
Tactical Programme Execution for large power projects
1. Drive the execution of the Programme mandate through communicating with and tactically deploying the Programme team to achieve strategic outcomes
2. Plan, co-ordinate, oversee and manage the bid submission process
Implement the bid window to receive and categorise bids
3. Oversee and co-ordinate the bid receipt, categorisation and evaluation
4. Facilitate and ensure the procurement of a multi-sectoral internal matrix disciplinary team to appraise submitted bids (i.e. Legal, Economic Development, Financial, Technical and Economist support)
5. Appoint programme team of external consultants / transaction advisors consisting of a multi-disciplinary team of experts (i.e. Legal, Economic Development, Financial, Technical and Economist support)
6. Engage with government to facilitate and obtain a range of approvals (i.e. government support frameworks, generation licenses) in conjunction with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, Department of Public Enterprise, NERSA and National Treasury
7. Manage and implement new high-level processes to maturity to facilitate the effective tactical execution of Programme Management
Relationship Management
1. Oversee all aspects of relationship management by:
1) communicating changes in ownership levels
2) facilitating negotiations to secure licenses
3) entering discussions with respect to economic transformation
2. Advise and support both the Head of the IPP Office and the Head of Programmes on the compilation of presentation content regarding programmes
Stakeholder Negotiations
1. Coordinate all stakeholder engagements
2. Negotiate with the Department of Trade and Industry on programme / project pricing and supporting guarantees
3. Facilitate non-resolution of negotiations between interested parties (i.e. Eskom, NERSA, and IPP’s)
4. Liaise with manufacturers to obtain optimal pricing for programme procurement items
5. Liaise and build a strong relationship with Eskom to discuss the logistics behind:
1) location of power connection
2) method of power connection
3) issuance of budget quotes
4) estimated Scheduled Commercial Operating Date (SCOD)
Effective self- management and teamwork
1. Actively and consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and delivery
2. Apply knowledge of the organizational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results
3. Demonstrate initiative in follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
4. Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
5. Manage own and other's disruptive emotions, staying calm and focused in situations of stress and pressure
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