INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY P OSITION DETAILS |
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Position Title: |
CEO - XINA SOLAR ONE COMPANY |
Reports to: |
Formally reports to the Board of Directors of the Project Company; also reports internally to the Chief Operations Officer |
Department: |
Renewable Operations |
Period: |
Full Time - Local Employment Contract |
Location: |
Bryanston , Johannesburg - South Africa Frequent travel to Xina Operations and occasionally to Europe |
CLOSING DATE: |
26th September 2025 |
2. BACKGROUND |
XINA Solar One , Project Company within ENGIE Southern Africa ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.
ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:
About ENGIE in South Africa:
In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:
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3. JOB PURPOSE |
- In charge of all day-to-day matters of the Project Company including compliance by the Company with its obligations under the XINA Power Purchase Agreement. - The CEO is responsible for controlling the Project Company and the operation of the plant, controlling expenses, optimizing human resources, in order to respect the budget and to ensure smooth operation of the plant. He/she is responsible for defending the interests of the Project Company, and initiate long term solution to the plant operational issues in order to protect project revenues. - The CEO will be the internal and external main point of contact for the project company. Responsibilities include health, safety and environment, shareholder management, community engagement, Social Economic Development program, contract & finance management, technical reporting and HR Management
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4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Within the limits of Project Agreements, - optimise the financial performance of the project company , maintaining and implementing timely and accurate Engie Group financial reporting, medium term forecast/budgeting control and risk management, and protecting the long-term value of the asset, - General Management of XINA project team; - Enforcing Health, Safety and Environment performance for the Company’s staff, Operator and contractors; - Together with the CEO of XINA Operations and Maintenance Company, initiate long term solutions to the plant operational issues in order to protect revenues, and safeguard long-term and sustainable performance - Contractor and Operator Contract management, plant performance follow up, claim management - Ensuring proper implementation of governance and reporting requirements, including preparation and organisation of XINA Board of Directors, sub committees and General Shareholders Assembly; - Ensures all contractual obligations towards the South African authorities and towards the off-taker (according to the Implementation Agreement and the Power Purchase Agreement) are respected. This includes Economic Development obligations; - Engaging with all relevant project stakeholders to maintain the ‘license to operate’ and representing XINA towards the stakeholders
Specific roles and responsibilities include:
Finance
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Monthly financial analysis to the Engie Group (Budget vs Actual and Best Estimate)
Prepare refinancing and IPO if any with the support of Engie
General Management o Ensure compliance with Black Economic Empowerment and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment requirements;
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6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS |
Internal: - XINA Board of Directors ; - Renewables COO - Senior managers at ENGIE regional office; - EXCO managers at ENGIE head office; and - XINA Project Company Management team. External: - Client / Off-Taker (ESKOM); - Government and local authorities as required; - Operator, through the O&M agreement; - Contractor through the EPC contract - Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors; - Banks; and - Other stakeholders. |
ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY P OSITION DETAILS |
|
Position Title: |
CEO - XINA SOLAR ONE COMPANY |
Reports to: |
Formally reports to the Board of Directors of the Project Company; also reports internally to the Chief Operations Officer |
Department: |
Renewable Operations |
Period: |
Full Time - Local Employment Contract |
Location: |
Bryanston , Johannesburg - South Africa Frequent travel to Xina Operations and occasionally to Europe |
CLOSING DATE: |
26th September 2025 |
2. BACKGROUND |
XINA Solar One , Project Company within ENGIE Southern Africa ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.
ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:
About ENGIE in South Africa:
In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:
|
3. JOB PURPOSE |
- In charge of all day-to-day matters of the Project Company including compliance by the Company with its obligations under the XINA Power Purchase Agreement. - The CEO is responsible for controlling the Project Company and the operation of the plant, controlling expenses, optimizing human resources, in order to respect the budget and to ensure smooth operation of the plant. He/she is responsible for defending the interests of the Project Company, and initiate long term solution to the plant operational issues in order to protect project revenues. - The CEO will be the internal and external main point of contact for the project company. Responsibilities include health, safety and environment, shareholder management, community engagement, Social Economic Development program, contract & finance management, technical reporting and HR Management
|
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
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Within the limits of Project Agreements, - optimise the financial performance of the project company , maintaining and implementing timely and accurate Engie Group financial reporting, medium term forecast/budgeting control and risk management, and protecting the long-term value of the asset, - General Management of XINA project team; - Enforcing Health, Safety and Environment performance for the Company’s staff, Operator and contractors; - Together with the CEO of XINA Operations and Maintenance Company, initiate long term solutions to the plant operational issues in order to protect revenues, and safeguard long-term and sustainable performance - Contractor and Operator Contract management, plant performance follow up, claim management - Ensuring proper implementation of governance and reporting requirements, including preparation and organisation of XINA Board of Directors, sub committees and General Shareholders Assembly; - Ensures all contractual obligations towards the South African authorities and towards the off-taker (according to the Implementation Agreement and the Power Purchase Agreement) are respected. This includes Economic Development obligations; - Engaging with all relevant project stakeholders to maintain the ‘license to operate’ and representing XINA towards the stakeholders
Specific roles and responsibilities include:
Finance
|
||
Monthly financial analysis to the Engie Group (Budget vs Actual and Best Estimate)
Prepare refinancing and IPO if any with the support of Engie
General Management o Ensure compliance with Black Economic Empowerment and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment requirements;
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6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS |
Internal: - XINA Board of Directors ; - Renewables COO - Senior managers at ENGIE regional office; - EXCO managers at ENGIE head office; and - XINA Project Company Management team. External: - Client / Off-Taker (ESKOM); - Government and local authorities as required; - Operator, through the O&M agreement; - Contractor through the EPC contract - Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors; - Banks; and - Other stakeholders. |
ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY P OSITION DETAILS |
|
Position Title: |
CEO - XINA SOLAR ONE COMPANY |
Reports to: |
Formally reports to the Board of Directors of the Project Company; also reports internally to the Chief Operations Officer |
Department: |
Renewable Operations |
Period: |
Full Time - Local Employment Contract |
Location: |
Bryanston , Johannesburg - South Africa Frequent travel to Xina Operations and occasionally to Europe |
CLOSING DATE: |
26th September 2025 |
2. BACKGROUND |
XINA Solar One , Project Company within ENGIE Southern Africa ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities, and businesses. Every year, ENGIE works to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045. The Group has been present in Africa for over 50 years.
ENGIE provides expertise in four (4) Global Business Units:
About ENGIE in South Africa:
In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:
|
3. JOB PURPOSE |
- In charge of all day-to-day matters of the Project Company including compliance by the Company with its obligations under the XINA Power Purchase Agreement. - The CEO is responsible for controlling the Project Company and the operation of the plant, controlling expenses, optimizing human resources, in order to respect the budget and to ensure smooth operation of the plant. He/she is responsible for defending the interests of the Project Company, and initiate long term solution to the plant operational issues in order to protect project revenues. - The CEO will be the internal and external main point of contact for the project company. Responsibilities include health, safety and environment, shareholder management, community engagement, Social Economic Development program, contract & finance management, technical reporting and HR Management
|
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES |
||
Within the limits of Project Agreements, - optimise the financial performance of the project company , maintaining and implementing timely and accurate Engie Group financial reporting, medium term forecast/budgeting control and risk management, and protecting the long-term value of the asset, - General Management of XINA project team; - Enforcing Health, Safety and Environment performance for the Company’s staff, Operator and contractors; - Together with the CEO of XINA Operations and Maintenance Company, initiate long term solutions to the plant operational issues in order to protect revenues, and safeguard long-term and sustainable performance - Contractor and Operator Contract management, plant performance follow up, claim management - Ensuring proper implementation of governance and reporting requirements, including preparation and organisation of XINA Board of Directors, sub committees and General Shareholders Assembly; - Ensures all contractual obligations towards the South African authorities and towards the off-taker (according to the Implementation Agreement and the Power Purchase Agreement) are respected. This includes Economic Development obligations; - Engaging with all relevant project stakeholders to maintain the ‘license to operate’ and representing XINA towards the stakeholders
Specific roles and responsibilities include:
Finance
|
||
Monthly financial analysis to the Engie Group (Budget vs Actual and Best Estimate)
Prepare refinancing and IPO if any with the support of Engie
General Management o Ensure compliance with Black Economic Empowerment and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment requirements;
|
6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS |
Internal: - XINA Board of Directors ; - Renewables COO - Senior managers at ENGIE regional office; - EXCO managers at ENGIE head office; and - XINA Project Company Management team. External: - Client / Off-Taker (ESKOM); - Government and local authorities as required; - Operator, through the O&M agreement; - Contractor through the EPC contract - Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers, Equipment Manufacturers and Vendors; - Banks; and - Other stakeholders. |
ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions
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