Technical Services Director

Job Description

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is a statutory body mandated to ensure the provision of a level playing field for safe, reliable and sustainable energy supply through effective regulation. ZERA seeks the services of a highly competent, professional and results oriented individual who is able to take the organisation to a higher level in the following role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Key Job Functions of this position will be:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement regulatory frameworks quality standards.
• Provide technical assistance in tariff establishment.
• Oversee development and review models and determination of efficient costs research into other regulatory authorities’ pricing systems.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate performance standards of licensed companies.
• Review regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
• Formulate quality standards and compliance framework
• Provide advice on energy regulation.
• Develop and implement policies on stakeholder awareness and advisory services.
• Formulate an enabling regulatory framework for private sector investment strategies & plans for energy sector.
• Direct implementation of strategies for promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Formulate/review strategies and practices for promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency.
• Fund research into new technologies and new energy forms.
• Direct the development of talent that including succession planning, leadership development coaching and support for the team in Technical Services.
• Foster an environment where key resources needed to meet the authority’s objectives are recruited, developed and retained into a vigorous, productive and enjoyable work environment.
• Supervise ZERA Regional Operational activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Degree.
• Corporate membership of engineering institution and registration with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe.
• A Master’s Degree or MBA/MBL.
• 10 years working experience in the Energy sector, with at least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position.
• Proven technical experience in electricity and petroleum sector.
• Knowledge of commercial aspects of procurement of electricity.
• Good knowledge of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency applications.
• Broad understanding of the electricity supply chain.
• Broad understanding of fuel supply infrastructure/distribution and knowledge of fuel quality systems.
• Good appreciation of modern relevant technologies and practices.
• Computer application skills.

Other

How to Apply

Prospective candidates for this position should email their CVs to: vacancies@zera.co.zw by no later than 17 August 2024. All applications should be via e-mail.