The incumbent is accountable for the development and execution of the power plant operations strategies for the entire company. Develops the annual projects development strategy which is aligned to the business plan. Develops and participates in the formulation and reviews of the corporate and projects strategies. Formulates the projects strategy that is vertically integrated to the corporate strategy. Develops an enterprise wide risk management plan. Develops corporate IT strategy. Leads the total quality management programs for the organization. Ensures adherence to environmental standards in project development and takes corrective action where necessary. Establishes local committees to implement the Environmental Policy. Addresses and manages stakeholder expectations and promotes good stakeholder relations. Ensures that technical audits at the Power Stations are carried out and the findings incorporated in the Risk and Audit procedures. Analyses, updates, corrects where necessary draft project appraisals including cost justification for the power stations. Ensures that biannual 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 Projects and Technical Report to the Board of Directors. Sets the criteria for identifying and selecting projects which meet the requirements of the projects strategy. Defines parameters for evaluating projects. Approves projects to be developed. Develops a framework for sourcing funding. Develops the project implementation strategy. Directs the development of tracking mechanisms. Develops intervention strategies. Sets the criteria for identifying strategic partners. Identifies strategic partners. Conducts a detailed post mortem of projects i.e. from conception, identification and selection to implementation. Develops a program for handing over the project to operations. 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 project budgets for the company. Manages operations budgets to ensure it is to agreed generation, cost and performance standards. Oversees the use of equipment and inventory in 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. Decides on generation expansion strategies. Develops project budgets and monitors budget performance (taking corrective action where necessary). Develops projects staffing structures. 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 initiating plant revival projects. This may in-turn affect the deliverables of the job. SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT AND CONTRACTORS: Equipment and contractors required for project are not available locally and will typically have to be sourced from outside the country. This increases the overall project 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 is in insufficient to meet the CAPEX requirements of projects. The incumbent is therefore expected to develop and implement the financing strategy for projects. Schedules project activities. Forecasting variations in demand. Developing relevant mitigation strategies. Implementing quality systems. Implementing IT strategy. Developing, implementing and monitoring budgets. Forecasting long term demand. Planning energy mixes. Annual training planning for subordinates. Manpower planning annually.

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