The incumbent is accountable for the development and execution of the power plant operations strategies for the entire company. Sits on the ZPC Board of Directors. Participates in policy formulation at Board level. Develops the annual Operations strategy which is aligned to the business plan. Consolidates the annual Generation Plan in line with the business plan. Develops a dispatch optimization plan to minimize generation costs. Manages the power purchase agreement for the entire company. Conducts monthly performance reviews of power stations vis a vis the Generation Plan. Ensures that quarterly technical audits of all power plants are conducted to ensure that best business process practices conform to the approved Technical Manual. Prepares and presents the Operations Report to the Board of Directors. Initiates performance enhancement programs identified in performance reviews and these include: - Organizational restructuring in liaison with the Human Resources Executive and the responsible General Manager. Develops and implements new business processes. Design and implements business process reengineering. Recommends adoption of new technology aimed at increasing productive capacity and efficiency. Directs optimization of all power plants. Develops and ensures the professional management of the following commercial agreements affecting coal supply: -Develops and implements plans and contracts for diesel supply to the power stations and ensures contractors comply with the same. Monitors and directs the management of water supply agreements. Manages and reviews the work of contractors (service, procurement and spares) Reviews and approves all major contracts. Ensures that the department is appropriately staffed with persons and skills at the right level. Conducts quarterly performance reviews of subordinates and manages overall performance of the same. Manages staff performance by expediting performance improvement programs/ training where deficiencies are noted. Ensures staff discipline within department. Develops, evaluates and approves new business processes for the company�s operations. Ensures compliance to business processes, policies and procedures as outlined in the company�s quality management systems. Proposes, develops, and implements operations budgets for the company Manages operations budgets to ensure it is to agreed generation, cost and performance standards. Manages inventory and inputs used in the project. Develops the annual power production plan for the company. Decides on the dispatch optimization plan for the company. The allocation of  resources by power plants. Pricing levels in key commercial contracts. Annual outages and refurbishments. Technical training  for departmental employees. Reviewing officer in the procurement procedure (spares, components and services). Evaluate and approve business processes. Staffing requirements and populating departmental structures. REGUALATED INDUSTRY: The power generation industry is a heavily regulated industry. The incumbent will be expected obtain relevant approval prior to undertaking key activities such as taking the plant out. This may in-turn affect the deliverables of the job AVAILABILITY OF SPARES: Spares for works on plant are not available locally and will typically have to be purchased from the plan manufacturer. This increases the supply lead time. SKILLS SHORTAGES: The sector continues to be affected by brain drain and it may be difficult to staff key positions with the right skills. FUNDING OPERATIONS: The funding model for ZPC is such that most revenue comes through the sale of electricity to ZETDC. This revenue may be insufficient to meet company finance requirements and may come in unreliably. Overall this many affect the resourcing of operations and its ability to meet obligations to suppliers and contractors. Production plans (short-term). Outage plans (annual plans, rolling plans and 5 year plans). Refurbishment and repowering of plants (medium term plans). Dispatch optimization (short-term). Procurement of spares (short-term). Service plans (short to medium term). Performance management plan (short to medium term). Annual/ medium term budgets for operations. Annual training planning for subordinates. Manpower planning annually.

Job evaluation subgrade: F