MANAGING DIRECTOR (MD) – NamPower 62 views

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to align NamPower’s operations with its mandate, national goals and long-term sustainability.
• Drive financial sustainability through sound financial management, budgeting, capital investment and compliance.
• Lead the formulation and execution of corporate strategies, business plans and reporting frameworks.
• Drive operational excellence and a reliable power supply through effective oversight of business units and infrastructure.
• Strategically oversee the overall management and direction (in conjunction with the respective Executives) of the transmission and generation core business activities.
• Strengthen governance, enterprise risk management and compliance with SHE standards across the organisation.
• Establish and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including the shareholder, other ministries, the regulatory board, investors and financiers, contracting counterparties and customers.
• Advance human capital development through performance-driven leadership, talent management and succession planning.
• Represent NamPower in national and international forums, while building strategic relationships with stakeholders and promoting the company’s vision and values.
• Champion and embed innovative thinking within the leadership team and wider organisation.

Requirements

• A recognised, relevant master’s degree in electrical engineering or any energy-related field (NQF9), and
• A master’s degree in business administration or leadership (NQF9).
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of practical experience in energy/electricity supply or related industry, of which at least five (5) years must have been at executive level.
• Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for NamPower’s vision and motivate, lead and empower others to achieve organisational goals.
• Experience in working with boards of directors, providing professional, accurate and strategic advice.
• Inspire and lead others towards high levels of performance.
• Demonstrate an intellectual and professional leadership style that supports the attainment of respect and credibility among others.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, local and national government, business and energy industry processes and decision-making, and constitutional and accountability principles related to government.
• Politically astute is able to read situations aptly and exhibit sound judgement.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate achieving organisational goals.
• Ability to analyse complex policy issues, draw correct conclusions and articulate clear and focused policy to diverse audiences.
• Strong financial, governance and risk oversight skills, with the ability to lead resource optimisation and long-term organisational sustainability.
• Advanced decision-making and problem-solving ability, supported by sound judgement, business acumen and the capacity to navigate high-pressure environments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse internal and external partners, and strategic stakeholders.
• Technologically proficient and future-focused, with an appreciation for innovation and emerging trends shaping the energy landscape.
• Emotionally and socially intelligent, demonstrating integrity, resilience, high ethical standards and a people-centred leadership style.

How to Apply