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Operation Director – South Africa

GameChange Solar is one of the fast-growing Clean Technology companies in the rapidly growing utility scale solar industry. We are a global company with offices across the globe and headquarters in Connecticut, USA. We have top quality solar tracker products that generate the most amount of energy, are the fastest to install, offering excellent value to the customers. Driven by its vision to repower the planet by reducing cost of solar energy, the company is slated to cross 1 Billion USD in revenue in 2023. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to quality, GameChange Solar is making a difference in the fight against climate change and helping to create a brighter, greener future for all.

Our operation in South Africa will be based out of Cape Town. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, GameChange Solar is a dynamic and exciting place to work, offering numerous opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement.

Responsibilities:

Maintain constant communication with vendors, suppliers and customer to ensure the proper operations of the company in the region.
Vendor assessment to suppliers. Support in the evaluation and selection of subcontractors and vendors.
Oversee project management tasks directly related to assigned projects. Analyses the daily and weekly reports and supports the team in analysing and integrating in the master project schedule the weekly delivery schedules and the weekly construction rates.
Prioritize various requests received from customers and work cross functionally with teams internally to seek resolutions.
Detect and report contractual risks in Project Execution, taking responsibility for the analysis, implementation and monitoring of possible mitigation or elimination measures.
Communicate with key stakeholders in regard to project performance, firmware rollouts, and new developments. Prepare official correspondence with the Client.
Handle incoming RMA requests from customers and work with them to resolve faults.
Perform GCS system installation training and inspection for customers during various phases of installation.
Travel for key customer visits and construction site visits.
Site attendance to the plants under construction.
Perform pre-commissioning and commissioning for GCS Installations.

Required Experience & Skills:

Bachelor degree, preferable Industrial or Civil Engineering.
3-5 years experience in operational role, Project management is a value.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong client service skills.
Excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Adaptable and eager to learn; self-starter who is willing to wear multiple hats to accomplish goals and can work independently w/o supervision once trained.
Team-oriented.
Someone who thinks outside the box and brings new ideas.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Bilingual English speaking skills strongly preferred.
Prior solar energy experience is a plus.