Leads in the identification, evaluation, selection, implementation and commissioning of new power generation and power expansion projects of the company. Participates in the formulation and review of corporate strategy. Formulates the new power generation and power expansion projects strategy. Identifies new power generation and power expansion projects. Manages feasibility studies and assessment of technical specifications and identification of equipment requirements. Manages the tender process by overseeing the preparation of expressions of interests and professional service proposals i.e. preparation of technical feasibility studies, giving inputs in the financial models, development of technical specifications, identification of equipment requirements and identification of vendors. Identifies projects which meet the set criteria. Selects doable projects that meet the set parameters and criteria. Participates in tendering process, adjudication and award. Develops a framework for sourcing funding and other project resources. Leads in the execution planning and implementation of the project. Identifies project implementation related risks and develops strategies for managing them. Monitors the project implementation. Generates progress reports and also reports on deviations after corrective action. Develops programs and criteria for handing over completed projects. Develops a mechanism for monitoring project progress. Develops detailed post � mortem of projects. Reports regularly on projects and any subsequent evaluation. Ensures detailed post mortem of the projects i.e. from conception, identification, and selection to implementation. Develops a programme for handing over the project to operations. Engages with the stations and agrees with them on project implementation interface issues. Develops a project communication strategy and ensures effective communication on overall project implementation with all relevant stakeholders. Develops, implements and reviews SHE policies and procedures for the projects in-line with general ZPC policies and procedures. Implements ISO 9001 in the department. Ensures that the projects are appropriately staffed with persons and skills at the right level. Manages staff performance and expedites performance improvement programs/ training where deficiencies are noted. Ensures staff discipline within department. Proposes, develops, and implements project budgets. Develops and implements a financing strategy for projects. Manages project budgets to ensure it is to agreed cost, time and performance standards. Manages inventory and inputs used in the project. Decides on project implementation strategies. Decides on project identification and selection criteria. Identifies and selects investment partners, consultants and contractors. Develops implementation and evaluation criteria. Develops project budgets and monitors budget performance (taking corrective action where necessary). Develops projects staffing structures. Resourcing and finding for projects. The energy sector is heavily regulated and is also characterized by lengthened approval processes. This may stall/ delay the progress of projects and may reduce the autonomy the incumbent has over the job. Procurement is managed by the State Procurement Board. Challenges may arise in justifying tender specifications with the SPB and having the same approved. This may delay the implementation of projects. Projects strategic plans and implementation. Periodic projects review depending on the circumstances. Projects reports (annual) preparation and submission. Long term plans for power generation. Human resources development plan. Report preparation and submission (as per dates and times that will be communicated by supervisor).

Job evaluation subgrade: E