Job Description

The Project Manager role is a project management function located within the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO). The IPPO was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa's severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The IPPO was created as a project office hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) under a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE), National Treasury and the DBSA. The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services. The IPPO's skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.



The role has been necessitated firstly for the purpose of effectively managing and delivering various power producing projects including, Renewable Energy, Battery Energy Storage, Gas to Power, Coal, and Hybrid energy facilities; a number of which are in various stages of the project life-cycle.



Reporting to the IPPO Head of Programmes, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of procurement programmes including, but not limited to, planning, organising, execution and completion.



The Project Manager will further identify, mobilise and manage the appropriate personnel, project resources, ensure appropriate governance is maintained throughout, and manage all stakeholder relation expectations.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for:



1. Managing project execution (conceptualisation, design of procurement process, bidding documentation preparation, evaluation and appointment of Bidders and close out reports)



This will involve Project/Programme planning and maintenance, execution and control and managing the execution of IPPO mandates within agreed timelines:


Design, develop and manage the programme/project schedule with programme/project stakeholders as well as support plans that inlcude but are not limited to resource plans, change management and configuration and risk management and providing guidance on these related project areas. Manage project deliverables as per approved Project Charter and Project Management Plans Manage the progress and report programme and project status to all stakeholders Identify impediments and facilitate reoslutions and revised timelines and manage associtaed and agreed risk mitigation actions

2.Managing project administrative processes and procedures within the framework of the procurement plan, implementation plan, action plan and allocated budget;


Develop, update and manage project charter for approval within the delegated mandate Develop, track and manage control management plans Report and manage all related project costs

3. Managing and maintaining stakeholder expectations through appropriate project governance;


Build and develop the confidence of programme/project stakeholders based on professionalism and adherence to accepted best practice delivery standards Manage client expectations and understand business needs in relation to assigned project/programme Comply with project planning and control schedules

4. Identifying, mobilising and managing appropriately skilled project resources;


Create and maintain an environment that encourages input from all team members Consult with and manage appointed legal firms and experts where required to ensure project deadline delivery is met Manage project-team members deliverables Analyse and assess the productivity of the internal resources and Transaction Advisors Formulate performance improvement plans to address any development areas for full time project resources

5. Effective self-management and teamwork;


Apply knowledge of organisational systems, structures policies and procedures to achieve results Demonstrate initiative in follow thorugh in maintaining personal and organisational quality and productivity standards Act in a manner that is customer orinetated Support and drive the business core values Show commitment to teamwork and a wilingness to go the extra mile to achive team objectives

Expertise & Technical Competencies

Degree or relevant qualification in Economics/ Finance/ engineering. Applicable post graduate experience an advantage.



Experience in the management and implementation of Project Finance transactions in particular on infrastructure projects in the energy or water sectors preferred.



Experience in managing and coordinating a multi-sectoral team of experts (Financial, Technical, Environmental, Legal, etc.)



Experience and knowledge in providing guidance to a multi-sectoral project team throughout the lifecycle of the project from origination, through procurement to implementation.



At least 10 years direct experience in managing successful projects.

Required Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will have:


Presentation skills Facilitation skills Negotiation skills Interpersonal skills Networking skills Financial and business analytic skills Knowledge of the PFMA and public sector procurement processes Knowledge and understanding of Project Management disciplines & methodologies Knowledge and understanding of the public sector Knowledge and understanding of the energy sector and various generation methods Knowledge, understanding and experience in the multi-disciplinary facets of Project Finance and PPP finance transactions Knowledge and understanding of the Infrastructure Development and Finance Sector Knowledge and understanding of government procurement * Knowledge and understanding of PPPFA