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THE COMPANY:

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Job Description

THE COMPANY:

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

KEY ROLE:

The Design Manager will lead complex, multidisciplinary design projects within the Property & Buildings sector. This role requires strong coordination across engineering disciplines, client engagement, and project delivery oversight. The incumbent will ensure that design solutions meet functional requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations while driving efficiency and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage the internal delivery of multi-disciplinary design projects (architectural, structural, MEPF, sustainability).
• Develop and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Lead design reviews at key milestones (30%, 60%, 90%) and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Drive constructability and value-engineering reviews to optimize outcomes.
  
  
  

• Assist BU Heads and HoDs with resource planning and productivity tracking.
• Produce reports, presentations, and briefing documents as needed.
  
  
  

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
  
  
  

• B.Arch or Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in design/project management within the property sector.
• Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP) advantageous.
• Strong understanding of MEPF systems and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of South African building regulations, municipal approval processes, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, BIM platforms).
  
  
  

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for quality and precision.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure.
• Passionate about innovation and client satisfaction.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries Professional Services

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Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

Domain Secretarial/Administrative Support

Type of contract Fixed term position

Experience Minimum 3 years

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
• Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

Summary

This position requires a highly organized and proactive Project Officer to support the Asset Management team in the Renewable Energy sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative, coordination, and reporting tasks across a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including solar PV, storage and wind projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Support

• Assist in the day-to-day administration of renewable energy projects under asset management.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and trackers.
• Assist in lifecycle project management activities during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
• Implement gap analysis markers in collaboration with HQ, and each project lead, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and performance data from assets.
• Lifecycle data collection to ensure investment durability.
• Be involved in projects from early development and construction phase.
• Supporting each project lead in collecting and managing all related data, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), availability, and energy yield
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual asset performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across asset management systems.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance, environmental, and technical documentation.
• Support reporting to the Buyer, Lender, Shareholders and other stakeholders

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date records of permits, contracts, warranties, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Assist in ensuring internal compliance requirements are met.
• Support environmental and social compliance monitoring in line with PPA and CTA requirements.
• Assist with Internal Control governance and keep each asset’s documents up to date (share registers or certificates, property deeds, licenses, operating authorizations, etc.)
• Record management of General Meetings or Board meetings, internal/external powers of attorney, management committee decisions, etc.), same for joint ventures (incorporated or not).
• Implement the predetermined methods to store these documents, taking into account the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

• Liaise with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, etc.).
• Support communication and coordination with service providers and contractors.
• Assist in liaising with offtakers, lenders, landowners, local communities, and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to the extent required.
• Track operational budgets and assist in reviewing service provider invoices.
• Support contract management, including PPAs, O&M agreements, and land leases.
• Assist with insurance claims and warranty processes.
• Manage document control and filing systems in Share Point
• Support procurement processes, including purchase orders and invoice tracking.
• Assist with onboarding of new team members and contractors

Any other tasks and responsibilities that may be reasonably required from this position.

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a project administration or coordination role, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Experience in renewable energy or asset management is a strong advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Technically astute, particularly in MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CoPilot applications (willing to learn)
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, SAP or similar) is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Diligence, determination, resilience and agility.

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.

Société employeur TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

Domaine Assistance / Secrétariat

Type de contrat CDD

Expérience Minimum 3 ans

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
• Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

Summary

This position requires a highly organized and proactive Project Officer to support the Asset Management team in the Renewable Energy sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of administrative, coordination, and reporting tasks across a portfolio of renewable energy assets, including solar PV, storage and wind projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Support

• Assist in the day-to-day administration of renewable energy projects under asset management.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and trackers.
• Assist in lifecycle project management activities during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
• Implement gap analysis markers in collaboration with HQ, and each project lead, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.

Data Management & Reporting

• Collect, compile, and analyze operational and performance data from assets.
• Lifecycle data collection to ensure investment durability.
• Be involved in projects from early development and construction phase.
• Supporting each project lead in collecting and managing all related data, during each stage of each asset’s lifecycle.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), availability, and energy yield
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual asset performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across asset management systems.
• Maintain accurate records of compliance, environmental, and technical documentation.
• Support reporting to the Buyer, Lender, Shareholders and other stakeholders

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date records of permits, contracts, warranties, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
• Assist in ensuring internal compliance requirements are met.
• Support environmental and social compliance monitoring in line with PPA and CTA requirements.
• Assist with Internal Control governance and keep each asset’s documents up to date (share registers or certificates, property deeds, licenses, operating authorizations, etc.)
• Record management of General Meetings or Board meetings, internal/external powers of attorney, management committee decisions, etc.), same for joint ventures (incorporated or not).
• Implement the predetermined methods to store these documents, taking into account the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

• Liaise with internal teams (engineering, finance, legal, etc.).
• Support communication and coordination with service providers and contractors.
• Assist in liaising with offtakers, lenders, landowners, local communities, and other external stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to the extent required.
• Track operational budgets and assist in reviewing service provider invoices.
• Support contract management, including PPAs, O&M agreements, and land leases.
• Assist with insurance claims and warranty processes.
• Manage document control and filing systems in Share Point
• Support procurement processes, including purchase orders and invoice tracking.
• Assist with onboarding of new team members and contractors

Any other tasks and responsibilities that may be reasonably required from this position.

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a project administration or coordination role, preferably in the energy, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.
• Experience in renewable energy or asset management is a strong advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Technically astute, particularly in MS Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CoPilot applications (willing to learn)
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, SAP or similar) is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Diligence, determination, resilience and agility.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.

• Overall management of site operations.
• Maintain production targets for each site and ensure each site operates within prescribed costs budgets. Co-ordinate and control activities of site staff and ensure all work complies with the quality standards as set out in the contract and company policies and procedures.
• Compile and submit claims for contract sites to Contracts Manager.

• Relevant Degree or Diploma (BSc/BEng/BTech - Civil Engineering)
• SACPCMP registration or similar preferable professional registration
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the civil engineering sector (operational experience preferred)
• Strong experience in planning and programming (MS Projects and/or Candy)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects

• Able to adapt to fit in with company culture
• Contractual knowledge, understanding and implementations
• A good knowledge and understanding of construction
• Commercial awareness
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects
• The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships
• Strong mathematics and IT skills
• Good budgeting skills
• The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills
• An understanding of health and safety standards

• Strong mathematics and IT skills
• Good budgeting skills
• The ability to work both on your own and as part of a team
• The ability to work to deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills
• An understanding of health and safety standards