Operations and Maintenance Manager | Renewable Energy

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manager to lead the maintenance and operational performance of a large-scale renewable energy facility based in De Aar, Northern Cape. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage assets while ensuring world-class operational performance, safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operations and maintenance activities to maximise plant performance and reliability.
• Manage site personnel, supervisors, contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) excellence across all site activities.
• Monitor plant performance, investigate faults and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure quality service delivery.
• Support budgeting, reporting, forecasting and operational planning.
• Coordinate plant upgrades, optimisation initiatives and post-EPC close-out activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, clients and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with project agreements, permits, licences and governance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Engineering, BTech or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Qualified Electrician with GMR 2.1 certification.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.
• Proven experience within utility-scale renewable energy projects, preferably wind or solar plants exceeding 50MW.
• Strong leadership, contractor management and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, HV switching and power plant operations.
• Thorough understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Strong administrative, reporting and planning skills.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or shifts when operationally required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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