Candidate Profile• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations • 7 years' experience in Economic Development as per REIPPPP • Good knowledge of Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) • National Diploma in Project Management/Social Sciences/Development studies/any equivalent NQF level • Fluent in English and ability to speak/read/write one additional language • Attention to detail • Excellent communication and presentation skills with small and large groups • Able to work independently • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Microsoft Teams/SharePoint and Office Suite 365 skills • Working knowledge and experience in different types of filing systems and good communication and interpersonal skills • Willingness to travel • A valid Driver's licenseActivitiesTotalEnergies 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. Context & EnvironmentThe main purpose of this position is to manage the Projects ED obligations and ensure ED compliance during all phases of the project: 1. Design and Implement Economic Development strategies that will be applied at the various stages of a project cycle (i.e. during the development, construction and operations.) 2. Compilation and timeous submission of all Project ED related reports (ED Plan, Monthly & Quarterly Reports, Board Reports etc.) to Management, IPPO, lenders and other stakeholders 3. Manage communication with IPP Office and other stakeholders on all Economic Development topics, while maintaining a positive relationship 4. Continually improve, review, evaluate and monitor the Projects Economic Development obligations 5. Provide input for Economic Development budgets and assist in obtaining approval 6. Create Economic Development Management and Community Management Plans 7. Creating and implementing Economic Development templates, tools and processes to ensure Economic Development compliance 8. Continually monitor the Projects Economic Development performance by evaluating the project activities `actual vs. forecast` 9. Ensure that the Projects Economic Development Performance does not result in termination 10. Continually monitor Economic Development Risks and propose mitigation plans to the Management team 11. Continually monitor the Project and Contractors Economic Development Obligations 12. Ensure supporting information required for Economic Development audits are up to date, saved neatly and well structured 13. Provide assistance and oversee Economic Development Consultants 14. Establish a long-term vision and measurable objectives to transform host communities 15. Assist in implementing, monitoring and evaluating Community Development programmes such as Socio-Economic Development; Supplier Development, Enterprise Development and Skills Development 16. Assist with stakeholder management and community workshops 17. Assist Economic Development audits performed by the Department of Energy, the IPP Office or Independent Auditors; 18. Conduct regular Economic Development audits on Project level and Contractor level 19. Provide administrative support to Economic Development Manager on all Project Phases: a. Bidding b. Award to FC c. Construction d. Operations Apply
