Senior Assets Lead - Wind, Solar And Bess

Smart4 Energy Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA

Published 2026-06-01

Description

A leading renewable energy IPP is seeking an experienced Senior Assets Lead to take ownership of a portfolio of utility‑scale operational assets across Solar PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This is a senior, commercially focused role responsible for ensuring assets deliver against their technical, financial, and contractual performance targets while managing key stakeholder relationships at both operational and board level.

The Senior Assets Lead will act as the commercial and operational custodian of multiple energy assets, bridging the gap between plant‑level performance and strategic, investor‑level decision‑making. You will drive optimisation, ensure compliance with complex project agreements, and support long‑term asset value creation within a dynamic and fast‑growing renewable energy environment.

Key Responsibilities Asset Performance & Optimisation

Take full accountability for asset performance across technical, financial, and operational KPIs

Identify and implement optimisation initiatives to improve asset returns

Monitor plant performance and work with operators to improve availability and reliability

Stakeholder & SPV Management

Manage key relationships including: Plant operators, EPC contractors, Lenders and investors, and Advisors and regulators

Act as SPV-level lead, overseeing operators and ensuring effective governance

Contractual & Compliance Oversight

Ensure compliance with all project agreements (PPAs, MSAs, financing agreements)

Manage contractual rights and obligations across all stakeholders

Support dispute resolution and contract enforcement where required

Support development and execution of annual operating plans and budgets

Work closely with finance teams on project funding, reporting, and lender engagement

Drive commercial decision‑making to maximise long‑term value

Develop and manage asset risk frameworks across technical, financial, and operational areas

Provide high‑quality reporting to boards, shareholders, and lenders

Ensure transparency, accuracy, and governance in all reporting processes

Degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, or related field

5–10+ years’ experience in infrastructure or renewable energy asset management

Strong experience in utility‑scale power generation or operational plant environments

Proven experience working with projects structured under project finance frameworks

Key Skills & Experience

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Solid knowledge of project agreements (PPA, O&M, EPC)

Experience managing operational energy assets (O&M environment)

Strong stakeholder management and board‑level reporting experience

Ability to manage complex risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel and reporting capability

Location

Cape Town
Western Cape
South Africa
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Job type Full time
Contract type Permanent
Salary type Monthly
Occupation Senior assets lead - wind, solar and bess
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