Head of Operations and Innovation

4 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Amandla Africa Energy Full time

Job Title: Head of Operations and Innovation
Company: Amandla Africa Energy (Pty) Ltd
Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (Preference for Cape Town / Stellenbosch; or Johannesburg / Tshwane)
Industry: Solar Energy
Salary: Market-related, commensurate with experience
Application closing date: Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 17h00 SAST
Start Date: 25 September 2024, earlier preferred

Company Overview:
Amandla Africa Energy is an ambitious and dynamic company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, specialising in premium Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for the Solar PV industry. We focus on the Commercial and Industrial sectors and aspire to become Africa's leading Solar O&M provider. Our commitment is to create sustainable employment and provide training and upskilling opportunities to empower our employees.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to drive our operations and innovation initiatives. The Head of Operations and Innovation will oversee all operational aspects, including team management, health & safety, client relations, and data analysis. This role also involves spearheading process improvements and fostering innovation within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership: Cultivate a positive and cohesive remote team culture, manage diverse perspectives, and facilitate effective communication.
  • Operations Management: Oversee and streamline daily operations, supervise teams and supervisors, and address operational challenges efficiently.
  • Client Engagement: Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients, understand their needs, and develop solutions to surpass their expectations.
  • Innovation & Efficiency: Drive process optimisation and implement forward-thinking ideas to enhance business operations.
  • Data Analysis: Analyse company performance metrics and leverage insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • Training & Development: Champion ongoing learning and implement innovative remote training solutions.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate:

  • Team-Oriented: Excellent remote communication skills and a collaborative approach to team management.
  • Operations-Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a knack for managing complex operational tasks.
  • Customer-Centric: Deep understanding of client needs with a proactive approach to addressing them.
  • Innovative: Creative and strategic mindset with a track record of optimising systems and processes.
  • Data Proficient: Demonstrates competence in data analysis and interpretation.
  • Development-Minded: Committed to personal growth and staff development.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage remote teams.
  • A drive for continuous improvement and a proactive approach to enhancing systems.
  • Effective time management and flexibility with work hours.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Initiative-driven with decisiveness and a keen interest in solar energy.

Application Process:

  • Application deadline: Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 17h00 SAST
  • First introductory interviews available from: Monday, 19 August 2024
  • Anticipated decision date: Wednesday, 31 August 2024
  • Latest start date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024

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