Head of Grid Technologies Service - T&D

Reference: JN -062026-86961_1781698158

A leading global energy technology organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Grid Technologies Service to lead and grow its service business across Southern and Eastern Africa. This is a strategic leadership role for a commercially astute and technically strong professional with deep expertise in transmission and distribution (T&D), grid technologies, and energy infrastructure services.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will lead the regional Grid Technologies Service business, driving business growth, operational performance, customer engagement, and strategic execution across the Southern and Eastern African market.

The role combines P&L leadership, commercial management, technical expertise, and people leadership, with responsibility for expanding the regional service portfolio while ensuring operational excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop and implement the regional Grid Technologies Service strategy and action plan
  • Drive business growth, profitability, and long‑term market development
  • Align regional service offerings with customer requirements and market opportunities

Commercial & Operational Management

  • Lead the regional service organisation to achieve financial and operational targets
  • Support service sales, acquisition strategies, negotiations, and customer engagement
  • Ensure effective collaboration across regional and global business units

Technical & Market Leadership

  • Provide leadership across transmission and grid technologies service activities
  • Support projects and customers within the T&D and power grid environment
  • Contribute to the transition toward more reliable, digital, and sustainable grid infrastructure

People & Stakeholder Management

  • Develop and lead high‑performing multicultural teams
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships across customers, internal teams, and partners
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement

Governance, Safety & Compliance

  • Promote the highest standards of safety and integrity
  • Support compliance, operational governance, and quality standards
  • Drive a strong "Zero Harm" safety culture across operations

Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Engineering (essential)
  • Additional qualifications in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Management advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the transmission and grid technologies sector
  • Proven experience leading a P&L or operational business unit
  • Strong commercial experience across sales, acquisition, and negotiation

Key Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of:

  • Transmission & Distribution markets
  • Grid technologies and infrastructure
  • Service operations and execution
  • Deep technical knowledge of transmission grid systems, products, and technologies
  • Experience managing international teams and complex stakeholder environments
  • Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills

Key Attributes

  • Commercially driven with entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong strategic thinking and execution capability
  • Hands‑on leader with strong ownership mentality
  • Excellent relationship‑building and influencing skills
  • Adaptable and comfortable operating in fast‑paced environments
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 17/06/2026
Reference: JN -062026-86961_1781698158

Head of Grid Technologies Service - T&D

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Permanent Clean Energy

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