Head of Asset Management

6 months ago

Irene, South Africa SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd Full time

**WE ARE RECRUITING**

**Position of the job in the organisation**:
**Principal Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage a team of commercial, financial, and technical asset managers to optimise asset performance and compliance.
- Develop and implement strategies for efficient and cost-effective operation of renewable energy assets.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Develop and manage budgets for the operation and maintenance of assets.
- Monitor and analyse asset performance to optimise efficiency and reduce costs.
- Manage external debt facilities, including ongoing reporting and loan compliance.
- Develop risk management strategies for asset ownership and operation.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and provide leadership for new technologies and approaches.
- Implement best practice asset management, optimising long-term commercial and technical performance.
- Establish/refine systems and processes for improved commercial and technical oversight, performance monitoring, and stakeholder reporting.
- Manage and create accurate and timely stakeholder reporting, including reporting to investors, lenders, and internal stakeholders.
- Identify value accretive opportunities on existing assets and present proposals to the Investment Committee.
- Own business plans, budgets, capital projects, and other initiatives on existing assets.
- Ensure compliance across the portfolio with project contracts, HSE, regulation, and policy.
- Contribute to the quarterly valuations process by supporting assumption methodologies, management, and informative quarterly reporting.
- Work closely with the investment team to provide technical and commercial input into the investment process.
- Monitor and report asset performance, implementing strategies for improvement and risk mitigation.
- Oversee the transfer of Assets post commissioning to Fund or SPV.
- Facilitate periodic internal and external audits.
- Any other job duties associated with this role.

**Specific Attributes**:

- A profound understanding of the C&I renewable energy industry, focusing on solar asset management and operations.
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of key commercial agreements (PPA, EPC, O&M, etc.) and project finance, including asset reporting requirements, covenants, and ratio tests.
- Exhibits strong leadership qualities with proven experience in managing and building effective teams. Capable of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and external counterparts.
- Demonstrates the ability to develop and implement strategic plans for the efficient and cost-effective operation of renewable energy assets.
- Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Stays up to date with industry trends and provides leadership for new technologies and approaches in the renewable energy sector.

**Desirable Attributes**:

- Holds a relevant degree or equivalent financial/technical/commercial qualification. A master's degree or higher is beneficial.
- Possesses a passion for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) with a good awareness of HSE legislation and standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective communication with stakeholders, investors, lenders, and internal teams.
- Sound data management skills to handle and analyse information crucial for decision-making and reporting.
- Solid planning and organising skills, including effective prioritisation and resource management, to deliver high-quality work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Proactively identifies value accretive opportunities on existing assets and presents proposals to the Investment Committee.
- Fosters collaboration within the Asset Management Team and other functional teams across the business, promoting a one-team approach.
- Works towards optimising the long-term commercial and technical performance of assets, contributing to the overall success of the company's renewable energy portfolio.

**What Does Success Look Like?**

**By month 3**:

- I will have successfully familiarised myself with our software and departmental processes.
- Active participation in monthly 1:1 meetings, gaining knowledge of my team and our asset portfolio.
- I have formulated the team structure, agreed on the Accountability Chart, and have a team plan for the year, including systems, processes, and people.

**By month 6**:

- I will demonstrate a solid understanding and effective performance of roles and responsibilities.
- I will be accountable for the Asset Management department and change management of team members in this team.
- I achieved my key performance indicators (KPIs) and proficiently utilised all internal software.
- Active engagement with the team, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring peers recognise the value of my c

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