Deputy Director: Energy Resilience (Project Manager) - Western Cape
Western Cape Government Department of the Premier
Contract: 24-month (10 Posts)
Remuneration: All-inclusive salary package of R958 824 per annum (Salary level 12)
Ref: DOTP 17/2024
Job Purpose
The current energy crisis and the need to transition to lower-carbon energy present unique challenges and opportunities for South Africa and the Western Cape. The Western Cape Government has several exciting opportunities for highly motivated, proactive, suitably qualified, experienced and delivery-driven individuals who want to be part of the solution to help roll out the Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme.
Offer
The programme aims at relieving the immediate impacts of loadshedding, addressing demand side management, and diversifying the province’s energy sources in the short, medium and long term. The work is fast-paced and dynamic, involving multiple stakeholders in the private and public sectors, requiring innovative, critical thinking and testing of new grounds. Responsibilities include developing and implementing solutions for energy-related technologies, products and services at scale.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4-year B-Degree/Honours, equivalent or higher qualification (NQF 8) in any of the following fields: chemical, mechanical, electrical or other engineering; natural, environmental or sustainability-related sciences; or energy, finance, economics or law. 8 years relevant experience in energy or related fields.
Recommendation
Driver’s licence (code EB/B); Relevant post-graduate academic qualification in energy or related field; Experience in energy project or programme design, implementation and/or management.
Key Performance Areas
- Facilitate the implementation of the Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme and related energy projects in the province.
- Manage and provide specialist and technical comment, advice, and guidance on energy systems, projects and programmes.
- Render energy-related strategic and policy development services.
- Drive collaboration with key stakeholders for the implementation of energy resilience programmes and projects.
- Manage M&E systems for Western Cape Energy Resilience Programme projects.
- Manage and perform financial and people management, including general office management.
Competencies
Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures including: Electricity Regulation Act, National Environmental Management Act, Integrated Resource Plan, Public Finance Management Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, Carbon Tax and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms, Integrated Energy Policy, and Public Service procedures. Skills include project management, financial management, relationship management, monitoring and evaluation, contract management, people management, computer literacy, and communication (written and verbal).
Application Process
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the targets of the employing department.
Note: Only applications submitted online at: or will be accepted. Enquiries: Ms P Mbeceni at or Mr Lourencio Pick at Closing Date: 22 April 2024.
Monthly Salary: Market related
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