Head Renewable Energy
2026-04-24T09:43:57+00:00
Energy Sector
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Utilities
Management, Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Alternative Energy Production & Services
2026-05-11T17:00:00+00:00
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BACKGROUND
The advertiser is a corporation domiciled in Zambia and involved in the generation of electricity. As a provider of energy services, the advertiser has a passionate team of diverse professionals working to efficiently and effectively deliver the contracted energy. The corporation is committed to the attainment of excellence in its service delivery and therefore understands that having a highly qualified and competent human capital is pivotal in achieving its mandate.Zambia business directory
To this effect, the Corporation hereby invites suitably qualified personnel to fill the following positions:
JOB TITLE: HEAD RENEWABLE ENERGY (X1)
GRADE: KM2
JOB SUMMARY:
The position is a senior management level position responsible for devising strategies, formulating policies and overseeing the upkeep and continued operational renewable energy for the corporation. The position will identify and manage renewable energy projects in line with regulations to ensure seamless operations and requires a balance between hands-on technical knowledge, financial and administrative acumen to support overall productivity and efficiency of the organization.
REPORTING TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Developing and implementing renewable energy strategies, operational policies, standards, and procedures aligned with organizational goals;
- Providing technical advice and recommendations on renewable energy technologies and their integration with other power systems
- Formulating strategic and operational objectives and tracking progress towards achieving those objectives;
- Conducting and coordinating large scale renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning involving multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders
- Examining and analysing financing models, project financing structures, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis.
- Advising on cutting edge technologies for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable operations and driving the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives within the energy portfolio.
- Co-ordinating and managing multiple stakeholders (investors, partners, communities, and internal teams to present technical and strategic insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating technical, financial, and operational risks in renewable energy projects.
- Managing and developing high-performing teams and nurturing talent in renewable energy disciplines.
- Delivering and ensuring project milestones, KPIs, and driving business growth through renewable initiatives in an appropriate cost-effective way.Interview coaching
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 School Certificate;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical or Electrical/Electronics or Electro/Mechanical;
- Minimum Experience of Ten (10) years; and at least 5 years at Head or Director Operations and Maintenance or similar level;
- Knowledge of working with high voltage;
- Project planning, implementation and monitoring;
- Knowledge of Strategic planning;
- Strong understanding of business management, financial and strategic planning;
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and Registered Engineer (REng); and
- Demonstrable project management and organisational skills will be an added advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- High level of planning;
- Honest and reliable with high moral strength;
- Innovative and proactive;
- A high degree of integrity;
- Tact and diplomacy;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
- Self-starter.Zambia business directory
SKILLS
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Analytical, organizational and leadership skills; and
- Good report writing and oral presentation skills.
TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT
- Three (3) years fixed term Contract.
* Developing and implementing renewable energy strategies, operational policies, standards, and procedures aligned with organizational goals; * Providing technical advice and recommendations on renewable energy technologies and their integration with other power systems * Formulating strategic and operational objectives and tracking progress towards achieving those objectives; * Conducting and coordinating large scale renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning involving multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders * Examining and analysing financing models, project financing structures, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis. * Advising on cutting edge technologies for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable operations and driving the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives within the energy portfolio. * Co-ordinating and managing multiple stakeholders (investors, partners, communities, and internal teams to present technical and strategic insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Identifying, assessing and mitigating technical, financial, and operational risks in renewable energy projects. * Managing and developing high-performing teams and nurturing talent in renewable energy disciplines. * Delivering and ensuring project milestones, KPIs, and driving business growth through renewable initiatives in an appropriate cost-effective way.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills; * Analytical, organizational and leadership skills; * Good report writing and oral presentation skills.
* Grade 12 School Certificate; * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical or Electrical/Electronics or Electro/Mechanical; * Minimum Experience of Ten (10) years; and at least 5 years at Head or Director Operations and Maintenance or similar level; * Knowledge of working with high voltage; * Project planning, implementation and monitoring; * Knowledge of Strategic planning; * Strong understanding of business management, financial and strategic planning; * Strong problem solving and decision-making skills; * Effective communication and interpersonal skills; * Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and Registered Engineer (REng); * Demonstrable project management and organisational skills will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Head Renewable Energy
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Alternative Energy Production & Services]
Jobs at:
Energy Sector
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 11 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
BACKGROUND
The advertiser is a corporation domiciled in Zambia and involved in the generation of electricity. As a provider of energy services, the advertiser has a passionate team of diverse professionals working to efficiently and effectively deliver the contracted energy. The corporation is committed to the attainment of excellence in its service delivery and therefore understands that having a highly qualified and competent human capital is pivotal in achieving its mandate.Zambia business directory
To this effect, the Corporation hereby invites suitably qualified personnel to fill the following positions:
JOB TITLE: HEAD RENEWABLE ENERGY (X1)
GRADE: KM2
JOB SUMMARY:
The position is a senior management level position responsible for devising strategies, formulating policies and overseeing the upkeep and continued operational renewable energy for the corporation. The position will identify and manage renewable energy projects in line with regulations to ensure seamless operations and requires a balance between hands-on technical knowledge, financial and administrative acumen to support overall productivity and efficiency of the organization.
REPORTING TO: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Developing and implementing renewable energy strategies, operational policies, standards, and procedures aligned with organizational goals;
- Providing technical advice and recommendations on renewable energy technologies and their integration with other power systems
- Formulating strategic and operational objectives and tracking progress towards achieving those objectives;
- Conducting and coordinating large scale renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning involving multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders
- Examining and analysing financing models, project financing structures, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis.
- Advising on cutting edge technologies for energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainable operations and driving the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) initiatives within the energy portfolio.
- Co-ordinating and managing multiple stakeholders (investors, partners, communities, and internal teams to present technical and strategic insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Identifying, assessing and mitigating technical, financial, and operational risks in renewable energy projects.
- Managing and developing high-performing teams and nurturing talent in renewable energy disciplines.
- Delivering and ensuring project milestones, KPIs, and driving business growth through renewable initiatives in an appropriate cost-effective way.Interview coaching
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade 12 School Certificate;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferably Electrical or Electrical/Electronics or Electro/Mechanical;
- Minimum Experience of Ten (10) years; and at least 5 years at Head or Director Operations and Maintenance or similar level;
- Knowledge of working with high voltage;
- Project planning, implementation and monitoring;
- Knowledge of Strategic planning;
- Strong understanding of business management, financial and strategic planning;
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) and Registered Engineer (REng); and
- Demonstrable project management and organisational skills will be an added advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- High level of planning;
- Honest and reliable with high moral strength;
- Innovative and proactive;
- A high degree of integrity;
- Tact and diplomacy;
- Ability to work with minimum supervision; and
- Self-starter.Zambia business directory
SKILLS
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Analytical, organizational and leadership skills; and
- Good report writing and oral presentation skills.
TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT
- Three (3) years fixed term Contract.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Only candidates who meet the above role specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their detailed CV and Zambia Qualifications Authority validated academic qualifications and professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone/mobile numbers should be clearly stated.Project Management
Kindly send applications to the address below not later than 17:00 hours on Monday, 11 May 2026.
The Chief Executive Officer
P O Box 35874
LUSAKA
The advertiser provides equal employment opportunity to Zambian nationals on merit and without discrimination on grounds of tribe, gender, political or religious affiliation, colour or creed.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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