Job Description

About EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa
EDF Power Solutions--bringing together EDF Renewables and EDF Group's International Division--is a leading international energy player with operations in more than 25 countries. The company develops, builds, invests in, and operates renewable and low-carbon energy facilities, as well as flexible power and electricity transmission solutions.
In Southern Africa, EDF Power Solutions has been active since 2009, with offices in Cape Town, Gqeberha, and Johannesburg. The company operates 4 wind farms (142 MW), is currently constructing over 1.5 GW of wind, solar, and BESS assets across 11 sites, and is developing major hydropower projects in Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique. The ambition: to deliver 5 GW of renewable projects by 2030.
The Role
The Head of O&M is a strategic and operational leadership role within the Asset Operations division, responsible for leading all Operations & Maintenance activities across EDF Power Solutions' infrastructure portfolio. You will manage internal O&M teams, contractual interfaces, and plant performance while embedding a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the transition from outsourced BoP O&M to internal service delivery
Build, mentor, and manage O&M teams, including Plant Managers and Supervisors
Ensure full HSE compliance, fulfil legal appointments, and drive proactive safety culture
Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance across all sites
Drive KPIs for availability, reliability, and downtime response
Standardise O&M systems, tools, and procedures across the portfolio (e.g. CMMS, monitoring tools)
Manage subcontractors, service providers, and O&M budgets, with full P&L responsibility
Engage with stakeholders including SPVs, landowners, grid operators, and local authorities
Support project teams with commissioning, operability, and lessons learned feedback
Ensure compliance with international O&M standards and share best practices across the group
What You'll Need
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (essential)
Postgraduate or certifications in asset management, project management, or safety management (preferred)
Experience:
10+ years' experience in O&M for utility-scale energy infrastructure (substations, BoP, overhead lines)
5+ years' leadership experience, managing large teams and budgets
Proven track record managing cost, risk, and delivery in large-scale infrastructure projects
Experience in renewable energy (wind/solar) highly advantageous
Skills & Competencies:
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
Excellent knowledge of contract management, claims, and procurement
Strategic thinker with strong planning, organisational, and reporting abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS software
Willingness to travel and a valid driver's licence
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role within one of Southern Africa's fastest-growing renewable energy companies.
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