If you have an eagle-eye for detail and the ability to spot potential opportunities and issues from afar, be part of our team, bring your ideas, ingenuity, and determination to make a difference. We're looking for a visionary leader who can help us take our operations to new heights, navigating complex operations, leading teams and projects towards success. 

Based in East Africa and reporting to the Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Head of Operations will lead our forthcoming projects across various sectors in Africa (Renewable Energy Systems & Infrastructure, Electromechanical Engineering, Power and Infrastructure, Oil and Gas).

We are a diversified African centric network of companies providing sustainable solutions within the energy sector across Africa. Our employees, through their combined individual commitments, across Africa, are the energy that drives us forward.

• Manage the Portfolio of EPC projects of the Group in various African countries.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with budget, planning, HSE and Company Group policies.
• Ensure projects controls, planning, cash flow and monthly reporting are properly addressed.
• Ensure procurement and contracts are managed in accordance with best practices of the industry.
• Support COO in developing new opportunities/Projects when required.
• Support COO to implement new processes, KPI and improve operational efficiency.
• Be accountable in ensuring compliance in project procurement, management processes and reporting, in countries where the Group operates, by closely collaborating with the project’s directors and Local MDs.

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or equivalent.
• At least 10 to 15 years’ work experience with EPC in a managerial position.
• Work experience in the EPC, Energy, Construction, Property Development, Supply Chain sectors and Planning.
• Working exposure in Africa with renewable projects would be an advantage (with a focus on Kenya and Tanzania).
• Mastering P&L principles and standards.
• Good leadership skills, with a passion for People Development.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, and experience in collaborating with diverse employee population.
• Ability to work in a project-based, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in project organization and restructuring processes leading to improved results.
• Business and financial acumen competencies.
• Excellent verbal and written English - French would be an advantage.
• IT proficient in Excel, Microsoft package, Planning, knowledge of an ERP system (SAP/SAGE) or equivalent.

Please apply before 02 May 2023

Only candidates with an experience in EPC in Africa may apply. CSI Energy Group reserves the right to call only the shortlisted candidates for interview and not to make any appointment following this job advert, nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.