Head: Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO)
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), National Treasury (NT) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) established the IPP Office for the specific purpose of implementing the Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (IPPPP). The mandate of the IPP Office is to enhance private sector participation in electrical power generation capacity in the country, whilst contributing to broader national
development objectives. The IPP Office is a programme office that provides independent and transparent procurement management, contract management and professional advisory services to the DMRE. The Office’s mandate is derived from the capacity allocated to renewable and non-renewable generation in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which together with the associated Ministerial Determinations, set the pace and
direction of the roll out of the IPPPP. The IPPPP activities continue to evolve to effectively respond to the planning and development needs in the current energy context.
For more information, please access the website at http://www.ipp-projects.co.za
Head: Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO)
The Head: IPPO reports to the Director General: Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), with the Chief Executive Officer: Development Bank of Southern Africa (CEO: DBSA) contributing support to the IPPO as agreed to in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The Role:
Responsible for leading the IPPO in the achievement of all strategic, tactical and operational objectives associated with the Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (IPPPP). Additionally,he/she is responsible for strategic direction, stakeholder management, financial management, ethical governance, operational and people management as well as developmental impact of the IPPO.
Key Performance Areas Strategic Direction:
Strategic Direction
- Develop and execute the medium to long term (5- 10 years) strategies and business plans associated with the Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (IPPPP) and related energy sector imperatives.
- Develop innovative strategies and business plans aligned to the medium-term development plan (MTDP) of the DMRE.
Stakeholder Management
- Manage complex stakeholder relations and maintain effective relationships with named national and international stakeholders.
Financial Management
- Evidence balance sheet and development impact growth as well as financial sustainability.
Ethical Governance:
- Entrench and promote good governance principles and practices that protect the integrity of the IPPO.
Operational and People Management
- Transition the IPPO to a future state of readiness. Maintain strong performance culture and continued organisational capacitation of physical and non-physical assets to support delivery.
Minimum Requirements
A degree with related majors in Engineering and/or Finance, plus a relevant post-graduate degree. 12 years’ relevant experience in a medium to large enterprise, in the energy management sector. The required experience must include 5 years as an executive of a medium-size enterprise or 5 years as a division executive of a large-size enterprise.
Refer to the Head: IPPO profile on the DBSA website for the expanded requirements.
This is a 5-year fixed term contract, based in Centurion, Tshwane.
Suitable candidates must submit detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and accompanying motivation letters to https://dbsa.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse.aspx by 30 March 2025 at 12 pm
. Enquiries may be directed to Adri Bekker at [email protected].
Regrettably, late applications will not be considered.