1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Financial Assistant - KATHU

Reports to:

Business Manager

Department:

Finance

Period:

12 month FTC

Location:

Bryanston, Johannesburg - South Africa (With occasional travel to site)

CLOSING DATE:

25th September 2025

1. BACKGROUND

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:

• Renewables & Flex Power - Delivering greener and smarter electrons through renewable energy and flexible power solutions.
• Local Energy Infrastructures - Support customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
• Networks - Expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure to accommodate the transition to green molecules.
• Supply & Energy Management - Leveraging ENGIE’s global energy assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy to customers.

About ENGIE in South Africa:

• 15 years + presence in South Africa
• First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with more than 1,6 GW in operation
• Over 300 + professionals
• Developed, built and operate the first H2 plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
• Founding member of the Hydrogen valley initiative with Anglo American and the Department of Science and Technology
• Operational and Safety excellence across all sites
• Growth Market for ENGIE

In South Africa, ENGIE has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:

• Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
• Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
• Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
• Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore Wind)
• Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore Wind)
• Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
• Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
• Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
• MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
• Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
• OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS) – in construction

For more information please visit: www.engie-africa.com

3. JOB PURPOSE

Kathu Operations is a 100 MW greenfield Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project with parabolic trough technology and equipped with a molten salt storage system that allows 4.5 hours of thermal energy storage and thus limits the intermittent nature of solar energy

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Safety at Work

• Ensures a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues while working on any equipment.

• Support all safety initiatives and ensure compliance to all safety related activities aligned to Engie.

• Points out any unsafe conditions to the Business Manager

Finance responsibilities:

1. Cash Flow Management

• Assist the financial accountant in continuous preparation of the monthly and annual cash flow for Kathu Operations
• Assist in Maintaining KOPS liquidity position by monitoring the inflows and outflows of cash for the business and highlight any risk and opportunities to the Financial Accountant

2. Budgeting Planning and Consolidation

• Assist in Preparation of Mid-Term Plan (MTP) for KOPS Board approval
• Assist in Monitoring Expenditure and analyze variance, ensure system are put in place to ensure effective and efficient spending for the business and communicate this information monthly to the budget holders.
• Assist in Conducting annual budget reviews
• EBITDA monitoring to ensure that it is as per the target and KPI for KOPS.

3. Inventory/Fleet Management

• Assist in Providing support to the warehouse in charge to keep proper economic order quantities to be able to support the O & M team (Min/Max stock level)

• Ensure proper administrative management of fleet for KOPS, Servicing, maintenance, insurance, and compliance with law enforcement agencies.

4.  Financial Reporting

• Assist in Preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Assist in Preparation of annual cash flow.
• Assist in Preparation of the annual financial statements.

• Assist in Preparation of the audit files for external audit.

5. Asset Management

• Preparation of the fixed asset register.

• Ensure that the fixed asset register is updated with additions.
• Ensure that fixed asset register is IFRS compliant.
• Ensure that the asset management policy is in place and is reviewed annually.

6. Leadership

• Supporting the financial accountant in managing all financial accounting activities and work with Procurement and the Warehouse to ensure optimal support to the O & M Team 

7. Compliance

• Ensure compliance to SARS submissions of income tax, vat, PAYE, and other additional compliance requirements.
• Support the financial accountant in AFS submission and ensuring that this is in line with the Company’s act requirements.
• Support the financial accountant on financial audit requirements.
• Support the financial accountant in ensuring compliance to the EDO obligations as per the O & M contract.

8            Analytical thinking & Problem solving

• Participate in developing strong internal controls for Kathu Operations through the ERP system being used.

5.  HEALTH & SAFETY

Exposure to Risks:

• Traffic risks, ergonomic risks.
• Office printing, slipping, and falling

Personal Protective Equipment when visiting the plant

• Hard hat/safety helmet.
• Ear protection (plugs or earmuffs).
• Safety glasses.
• Safety shoes.

• Cotton work wear.

• Safety Gloves.

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

• Ergonomic office equipment;

6. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• Internal: Kathu Operations (Pty) Ltd, Maintenance, Administration, Operations, Health, Safety and Environment.

• External:  Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors, Suppliers and Vendors.

7. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• An accredited BCOM/National diploma in financial/management Accounting
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Finance and Management accounting
• Use of ERP Systems
• Budgeting, planning, cash flow, monthly reporting, variance analysis
• Self-driven and proactive
• Ability to prioritize
• Works well in Teams
• Organizational Awareness
• Effective problem solving
• Self- awareness
• Effective decision making
• Learning agility
• Technical or system savvy
• Positive or can-do attitude
• Meet and/or exceed expectations

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Computer literate: must have Microsoft Word, Excel (Spreadsheets), PowerPoint, and Enterprise Resource Planning applications (Maximo/SAP/Infosun or equivalent)

8  GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures
• Behaves in a responsible way
• Lives the values of the company.
• Undertakes other duties as may be requested

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