Project Manager: Wind Project Development , Juwi Holdings

Renewable energy, the safe, profitable and reliable future of power generation, has come to South Africa. The juwi group, a leading multinational in the renewable energy field that contributes to power supply with the most modern and innovative technologies, has now based their South African head office in Stellenbosch. juwi Renewable Energies is a subsidiary of the juwi group and is leading the change towards sustainable energy production in South Africa. With a strong team, we develop, finance, construct and operate wind farms around the country.

Project Manager: Wind Project Development

From your base in Cape Town, you will take charge of the development and management of wind energy projects in South Africa - from land acquisition to commissioning. The key focus will be on electrical engineering. Specific responsibilities include:

• Conducting initial assessments of potential sites, considering commercial, environmental, technical and political aspects
• Acquiring suitable sites and negotiating land lease contracts
• Managing the process to carry out environmental assessments and grid connection studies
• Working with local authorities to obtain all necessary permits, approvals and licences for the development and construction of wind farms
• Creating and regularly updating project status reports.

Requirements:

• A university degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
• At least 3 years’ experience in the fields of project management, electrical engineering or technical management
• Knowledge of the field of renewable energies, preferably wind energy, will be a plus
• Solid knowledge of the South African energy market
• Familiarity with managing the specifics of the South African planning procedures and formalities, permitting requirements, grid connection as well as environmental issues
• Assertiveness and a high degree of flexibility
• The ability to think analytically
• High team spirit
• An intercultural understanding
• A hands-on approach
• The ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in English and, ideally, the ability to communicate in Afrikaans
• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Project.

Dependable renewable energy has become a reality. There is no longer any reason to wait – the energy is here. Be part of it! To apply, forward your application, including all necessary documents, to e-mail: rh1@adcorp.co.za or fax: 086 610 0300.

Closing date: 20 May 2012

Visit www.juwi.co.za for more information.