Senior Asset Manager - Solar PV - South Africa

Cape Town
Permanent
Solar
Reference: AASET/CAPETOWN/2025_1750756555

Senior Asset Manager - Solar PV - South Africa

Are you a seasoned executive with extensive experience in South Africa's infrastructure asset management environment? Join a leading renewable energy company with a portfolio exceeding 1GW in operation and over 500MW under construction.

Position: Senior Asset Manager
Location: Cape Town, with regular travel to site facilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a high-performing operational team overseeing a portfolio of Solar PV projects in South Africa.
  • Maximize stakeholder value by driving technical, financial, and commercial optimization initiatives.
  • Manage stakeholder relations with the Department of Energy, lenders, shareholders, and local government.
  • Oversee risk management frameworks and ensure compliance with project agreements.
  • Collaborate on business planning, including annual operating plans and long-term budgets.
  • Report to the boards of infrastructure asset companies and manage lender relationships.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven track record of leading high-performance teams in a South African infrastructure asset management environment.
  • Advanced knowledge in project finance and relevant qualifications (Legal, Engineering, or Finance degree; MBA preferred).
  • Strong commercial acumen with 5-10 years of experience in asset management.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with experience managing senior-level stakeholder relationships.
  • Familiarity with REIPPPP industry stakeholders (DOE, NERSA, Eskom, etc.).
  • Experience with social investment programs, including Enterprise Development and Socio-Economic Development obligations.
  • Ability to deliver under pressure while maintaining high standards of operational performance.

What We Offer:

  • A challenging and rewarding leadership role in South Africa's renewable energy sector.
  • The opportunity to make a tangible impact on project outcomes and contribute to a greener future.

If you are commercially astute, culturally intelligent, and ready to take the lead, we'd love to hear from you!

Recruiter Contact: Deji Ogunsola aka Mr Renewables - [email protected]

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00
Per annum
USD50000 - USD70000 per annum + Benefits

Cape Town

Permanent

Added 24/06/2025
Reference: AASET/CAPETOWN/2025_1750756555

Senior Asset Manager - Solar PV - South Africa

Cape Town
Permanent

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