Cape Town City Centre: Asset Operations Project Manager

Asset Operations Project Manager Market-related Package Cape Town or Gqeberha About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Asset Operations Project Manager to join our team in South Africa. The successful candidate will play a critical role during the development phase of utility-scale renewable energy projects—including wind, solar, storage, and hybrid solutions—from tender to financial close. You will be responsible for the successful modelling, contractual structuring, and operational planning of projects, ensuring a seamless transition from development to construction and operations phases. Key Responsibilities: Development & Closing Phases Lead and manage the operational modelling of utility-scale projects, covering structure, costs, organization, contractual setup, and risk management. Develop and optimize the asset operations strategy, including OPEX costing models. Draft, review, and negotiate O&M contracts, EPC contracts, and equipment supply agreements. Review bid documentation and contracts (PDA, PPA, IA, DA, etc.) to identify operational constraints and requirements. Collaborate with local and international technical, procurement, and legal teams to ensure compliance with local legislation. Represent the Asset Operations workstream in project and technical meetings. Capture lessons learned (REX) from operational and site teams to inform project development improvements. Construction & Operations Phases Support ad-hoc contractual and commercial needs during construction and operational phases. Assist in readiness-to-operate processes and attend technical reviews for projects entering COD. Provide ongoing contract management support and contribute to operational optimization. Qualifications & Certifications: Must-have: Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field. Preferred: Project management certification (e.g., PMP). Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience , including global energy sector experience; renewable energy and storage exposure preferred. Extensive knowledge of REIPPP and private programmes, including SAA, PPA, IA, and other relevant contracts. Proven experience in negotiating industrial contracts (O&M, EPC, and services contracts). Wind industry experience is a plus. Competencies: Technical: Commercial judgment, contract management, technical acumen, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Behavioral: Intercultural skills, autonomy, teamwork, communication, project management, negotiation, curiosity.