Jobs at Pele Energy Group

Senior Legal and Contracts Manager

Pele Energy Group is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and self-driven Senior Contracts Manager, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The Senior Contracts Manager will head up the contract management department, develop and lead the contract management team and managing the implementation of the company’s IPP projects via selected EPC contractors and partnerships from Financial Close (FC) through to COD and final takeover. Requirements The key tasks will include, but not be limited to: Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span over one or multiple lines of business milestones. Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities. Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Collaborate with Engineering Division teams for optimal project scope. Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature the contract management capabilities for the organisation. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership. Manage project scope and changes. Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections, and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders. Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution. Ensure that safety is key focus and paramount importance in all projects and shall be delivered in full compliance with local legislation and company policy an adherence/compliance to applicable standards, rules, and regulations (local and international). Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed. Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract. Set and continually manage project and programme expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders. Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project teams, sponsors, EXCO and key stakeholders. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise the contract management team. Ensure that projects and programmes are proceeding according to scope, schedule budget and quality standards. Manage project and programme issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline. Provide leadership for the contract management team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project. Establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organisation. Report all Environmental Health Safety findings via the internal reporting systems. Critically analyse our objectives and those of the stakeholders to ensure universally successful outcomes and communicate effectively to all the stakeholders with accurate information. Critically examine our project impact on operations and align with key stakeholders so that impact on operations is minimised to balance project delivery and operations. Execute projects cost effectively and deliver revenue, profit, and cash targets to the business. Regular reporting/updates to management advising of project progress to plan, KPIs. Advise on areas requiring escalation, decision for resolution and non-conformance. Effective management of risk, opportunities, contract and claims through risk mitigation measures. Contribute to Project Management Processes: Updating of projects as per contractual agreements from the tender stage to operation \& maintenance - full project cycle. Update the risk and opportunity matrix, focusing on contract execution and mitigation measures. Provide support to the implementation project risk management procedure for identifying project risks during the project lifecycle. Change Order Control and Management: Implement and oversee the change order procedure, validating requests and maintaining records. Manage claims in collaboration with internal and external legal teams. Coordinate claim investigations, prepare counterclaims, and participate in litigation as needed. Conduct preliminary due diligence on suppliers, major \& subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications. Provide guidance to contract administrators/project team when dealing with various contracts, including asset management, and tracking of progress in line with the applicable contract schedule. Contractual Awareness and Communication: Familiarize and provide updates to all employees/stakeholders with key contracts, agreements, and obligations. Provide permanent support to reinforce commercial and contractual awareness. Direct the contract management activities of project team members in the execution of projects. Support the project managers in preparing reports to the Lender’s Technical Advisor and co – ordinate with the Contract Administrator/Proposal engineer to ensure all supporting documentation is provided timeously. Desired Skills \& Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or related field (Law Degree ideal, but not mandatory) 10+ years of contract management experience, including tracking and planning projects 10+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross functional matrix environment. 5+ years of experience with full product lifecycles with understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle. Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs. Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective. Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment. • Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities. Extensive understanding of project and programme management principles, methods and techniques. Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards. Ability to multitask. • Excellent planning and time management skills. Valid Driver’s license Competencies Leadership Capabilities: Participative Leadership Planning \& Organizing Monitoring \& Measuring Cognitive Capabilities: Analysis \& Attention to detail Problem Solving Critical thinking Interpersonal Capabilities: Assertive Methodical Drive \& Action Oriented Flexibility * Excellence \& Quality Orientation

Site Construction Manager (18 -22 month contract)

Pele Green Energy is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Site Construction Manager for a period of 18 to 22 months. The Site Construction Manager will oversee a specific PV 100MW project situated in the Free State province ensuring that it is completed within the allocate timeline and budget and meeting the required quality standards. The individual will be responsible for managing a team of supervisors and will act as the primary point of contact for subcontractors on site. The role will report to the Senior Project Manager. Requirements ### Job Responsibilities Health, Safety and Environmental Ensure active and demonstratable support for the HSE Manager to enforce the HSE Plan on site. Review and verify DSTI’s. Ensure compliance with all relevant HSE legislation and regulations. Coordinate regular HSE audits and inspections and ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Collaborate with the HSE Manager to manage HSE on the site and report incidents or accidents in accordance with the HSE plan. Ensure that HSE considerations are incorporated into all project planning and decision making processes. Construction Management Manage the construction site, ensuring safety and adherence to the project schedule, safety requirements and quality standards. Liaise with subcontractors to ensure adherence to safety, quality and schedule requirements. Collaborate with the Implementation Project Manager to ensure adherence to contract and document any variations or changes. Complete all site documentation accurately and timeously, Monitor and report on site progress and any issues encountered such as delays, safety incidents, and quality concerns. Chair site meetings and liaise with project stakeholders such as; clients, consultants and other contractors. Assist the Project Implementation Manager to manage the implementation of the TSIA and BOP contracts, coordinate the two contractors, and manage the selection, manufacturing, transportation, and customs clearance of equipment according to the contractors. Draft daily and weekly progress, safety, quality, social environmental and interface reports. Maintain a log of all daily works, contractors and personnel on site. Conduct daily meeting with the Owner’s Engineer site team and site supervisors to discuss and agree on action items. Ensure that the correct quality control procedures are being adhered to by contractors and subcontractors. Perform ad-hoc technical tasks for the Project Implementation Manager as appropriate. Manage petty cash on site. Manage the availability of the fleet vehicles. QA/QC Support Ensure quality is maintained at all times, and that all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant quality standards and procedures. Coordinate with the Owner Engineer team responsible for quality checks (witness points and hold pints) to ensure that they are conducted timeously and effectively. Manage the team of site supervisors to attend quality checks and perform ad-hoc inspections on site. Ensure that all non-conformances are recorded, tracked and closed out. Implement the project’s Quality Management Plan and any relevant quality procedures and processes. Oversee and manage site-generated project documentation. Commercial and Contractual Chair weekly meetings with Contractors on site and ensure minutes of meetings are properly recorded and kept. Manage Project Scheduler and Project site team to measure progress. Review Contractor documentation for completeness and accuracy as part of their progress payment applications. Compile documentation for Project milestone payment claims. People Management Proactively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during the construction. Liaise with the Project Management team and other stakeholders to ensure that requirements are met. Interface and coordinate with BOP Contractor, Environmental Control Officer, Owner’s Engineer and Eskom. Account for managing technical conflicts (with support of site supervisors that arise between various stakeholders such, as contractors, EPC Contractors team and local. Identify and manage any potential issue that that may arise from stakeholders concerns. Support the ED Manager with interactions with the local communities and needed. Interface and coordinate with the landowner(s) and local authorities as needed. Effectively communicate company values and objectives on-site. Work collaboratively with the project tea, and contractors to ensure that work is completed to the highest standards. Fulfil construction reporting obligations weekly and monthly. Support internal team with reporting obligations under the EPC contract. Design and Engineering Support Ensure all designs are correctly implemented on site. Ensure attendance by the Owner’s Engineer and site team at all relevant inspections/hold points. Support Engineering team in design phase. Assist Technical Acceptance procedures. ### Desired Skills and Qualifications BSc /BTech in Engineering or Construction or equivalent SACPCMP Professional Construction Manager (Pr. CM) Minimum 5 years’ experience as site manager or site construction supervisor 4 years’ experience working on wind or renewable energy projects. Experience working with local communities. Valid driver’s license and own car. Familiarity with construction regulations. Excellent understanding of technical design, specifications , and operation of renewable energy projects. Ability to speak more than one language is beneficial Medical Competency Certificate MS Office literacy, specifically MS Project Leadership Capabilities: Participative Leadership Planning \& Organising Monitoring \& Measuring Cognitive Capabilities: Analysis \& Attention to detail Problem Solving Critical thinking Interpersonal Capabilities: Assertive Methodical Drive \& Action Oriented Flexibility * Excellence \& Qualify Orientation

Project Manager

Senior Legal and Contracts Manager

Pele Energy Group is seeking a talented, highly motivated, and self-driven Senior Contracts Manager, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The Senior Contracts Manager will head up the contract management department, develop and lead the contract management team and managing the implementation of the company’s IPP projects via selected EPC contractors and partnerships from Financial Close (FC) through to COD and final takeover. Requirements The key tasks will include, but not be limited to: Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span over one or multiple lines of business milestones. Report on project success criteria results, metrics, test and deployment management activities. Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Collaborate with Engineering Division teams for optimal project scope. Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature the contract management capabilities for the organisation. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership. Manage project scope and changes. Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections, and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders. Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution. Ensure that safety is key focus and paramount importance in all projects and shall be delivered in full compliance with local legislation and company policy an adherence/compliance to applicable standards, rules, and regulations (local and international). Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed. Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract. Set and continually manage project and programme expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders. Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project teams, sponsors, EXCO and key stakeholders. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise the contract management team. Ensure that projects and programmes are proceeding according to scope, schedule budget and quality standards. Manage project and programme issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline. Provide leadership for the contract management team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project. Establish practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organisation. Report all Environmental Health Safety findings via the internal reporting systems. Critically analyse our objectives and those of the stakeholders to ensure universally successful outcomes and communicate effectively to all the stakeholders with accurate information. Critically examine our project impact on operations and align with key stakeholders so that impact on operations is minimised to balance project delivery and operations. Execute projects cost effectively and deliver revenue, profit, and cash targets to the business. Regular reporting/updates to management advising of project progress to plan, KPIs. Advise on areas requiring escalation, decision for resolution and non-conformance. Effective management of risk, opportunities, contract and claims through risk mitigation measures. Contribute to Project Management Processes: Updating of projects as per contractual agreements from the tender stage to operation \& maintenance - full project cycle. Update the risk and opportunity matrix, focusing on contract execution and mitigation measures. Provide support to the implementation project risk management procedure for identifying project risks during the project lifecycle. Change Order Control and Management: Implement and oversee the change order procedure, validating requests and maintaining records. Manage claims in collaboration with internal and external legal teams. Coordinate claim investigations, prepare counterclaims, and participate in litigation as needed. Conduct preliminary due diligence on suppliers, major \& subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications. Provide guidance to contract administrators/project team when dealing with various contracts, including asset management, and tracking of progress in line with the applicable contract schedule. Contractual Awareness and Communication: Familiarize and provide updates to all employees/stakeholders with key contracts, agreements, and obligations. Provide permanent support to reinforce commercial and contractual awareness. Direct the contract management activities of project team members in the execution of projects. Support the project managers in preparing reports to the Lender’s Technical Advisor and co – ordinate with the Contract Administrator/Proposal engineer to ensure all supporting documentation is provided timeously. Desired Skills \& Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or related field (Law Degree ideal, but not mandatory) 10+ years of contract management experience, including tracking and planning projects 10+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross functional matrix environment. 5+ years of experience with full product lifecycles with understanding of development lifecycle and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle. Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs. Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective. Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment. • Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities. Extensive understanding of project and programme management principles, methods and techniques. Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards. Ability to multitask. • Excellent planning and time management skills. Valid Driver’s license Competencies Leadership Capabilities: Participative Leadership Planning \& Organizing Monitoring \& Measuring Cognitive Capabilities: Analysis \& Attention to detail Problem Solving Critical thinking Interpersonal Capabilities: Assertive Methodical Drive \& Action Oriented Flexibility * Excellence \& Quality Orientation