Key dimensions of the role

• Strategic leadership and alignment of technical activities with business goals.
• Team leadership and the development of technical, project, asset management and Health & Safety capabilities, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This includes effective goal setting and performance management.
• Supporting the Business Development function by providing technical and project execution insight, engaging with key stakeholders and overseeing client engagements during project delivery.
• Project oversight and delivery – ensuring projects across the portfolio are delivered safely on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Cost optimisation and efficient resource management.
• Innovation and technology integration – delivering a technology roadmap and R&D strategy to maintain PowerGen’s competitive offering and enable seamless project integration and asset portfolio optimisation.
• Defining and reviewing system architecture and design standards, while developing appropriate standards frameworks across all technical and project disciplines.
• As part of the Executive Team, engaging with shareholders, lenders, staff and communities to drive growth of the business overall.

Skills and experience

• Deep technical expertise in the renewable energy sector, with a particular focus on solar PV, battery storage, low- and medium voltage distribution systems, and associated switchgear. Ideally, the Technical Director will have first-hand experience of delivering complex megawatt scale renewable projects in Africa.
• A proven track record of leading large, skilled technical teams in the energy sector, spanning Systems Design and Engineering, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and Environmental, Social, Health & Safety (ESHS).
• Experience of working across borders and leading geographically disbursed cross functional teams and operating in differing market and regulatory conditions.
• Strong commercial mindset with a clear focus on cost optimisation, efficient resource utilisation, asset performance and innovation that drives shareholder returns.
• Demonstrable expertise in vendor and contract management, with the ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and partners and implement effective and fair procurement processes.
• Highly effective budgeting, planning, and forecasting skills.
• A focus on developing effective standards and processes for project management, ESHS, O&M, technology roadmap development and portfolio optimisation.
• Executive level gravitas, strategic business management experience, communication, and leadership skills necessary to effectively engage shareholders, stakeholders and communities at all levels and to contribute to the overall leadership of the business.