Senior Assets Lead - Solar, Wind & BESS

Reference: JN -052026-86872_1779789123

A leading renewable energy platform is seeking an experienced Senior Assets Lead to take ownership of a portfolio of utility‑scale operational assets across Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This is a senior, commercially focused role responsible for ensuring assets deliver against their technical, financial, and contractual performance targets while managing key stakeholder relationships at both operational and board level.

The Senior Assets Lead will act as the commercial and operational custodian of multiple energy assets, bridging the gap between plant‑level performance and strategic, investor‑level decision‑making. You will drive optimisation, ensure compliance with complex project agreements, and support long‑term asset value creation within a dynamic and fast‑growing renewable energy environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Asset Performance & Optimisation

  • Take full accountability for asset performance across technical, financial, and operational KPIs
  • Identify and implement optimisation initiatives to improve asset returns
  • Monitor plant performance and work with operators to improve availability and reliability

Stakeholder & SPV Management

  • Manage key relationships including:
    • Plant operators
    • EPC contractors
    • Lenders and investors
    • Advisors and regulators
  • Act as SPV-level lead, overseeing operators and ensuring effective governance

Contractual & Compliance Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with all project agreements (PPAs, MSAs, financing agreements)
  • Manage contractual rights and obligations across all stakeholders
  • Support dispute resolution and contract enforcement where required

Financial & Commercial Management

  • Support development and execution of annual operating plans and budgets
  • Work closely with finance teams on project funding, reporting, and lender engagement
  • Drive commercial decision‑making to maximise long‑term value

Risk Management & Reporting

  • Develop and manage asset risk frameworks across technical, financial, and operational areas
  • Provide high‑quality reporting to boards, shareholders, and lenders
  • Ensure transparency, accuracy, and governance in all reporting processes

Minimum Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, or related field
  • 5-10+ years' experience in infrastructure or renewable energy asset management
  • Strong experience in utility‑scale power generation or operational plant environments
  • Proven experience working with projects structured under project finance frameworks

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Solid knowledge of project agreements (PPA, O&M, EPC)
  • Experience managing operational energy assets (O&M environment)
  • Strong stakeholder management and board‑level reporting experience
  • Ability to manage complex risk, compliance, and governance frameworks
  • Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel and reporting capability

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Cape Town

Permanent

Added 26/05/2026
Reference: JN -052026-86872_1779789123

Senior Assets Lead - Solar, Wind & BESS

Cape Town
Permanent

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