About the Company
Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world’s leading private equity investor in renewable energy assets, through its New Markets Fund I. Mulilo has concluded numerous PPA’s in both the Department of Mineral Energy’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users. Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector.
Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environment for all its employees, thereby placing huge value on career progression and personal growth.
Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.
About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
Founded in 2012, CIP is the world’s largest dedicated renewable energy fund manager and a global leader in offshore wind. CIP currently manages over 20 billion Euro’s, with a target of having 100 billion Euros under management by 2030. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.
About this role
The Lead Document Controller will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an efficient document control system for renewable energy projects in South Africa. This role involves supervising a team of document controllers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to the overall success of the projects through meticulous document management.
Goals and responsibilities
- Develop and implement document control procedures and workflows for renewable energy projects.
- Oversee the creation, review, distribution, and archiving of project documentation.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of all project documents.
- Lead and manage a team of document controllers, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
- Allocate tasks, set priorities, and ensure the team meets project deadlines.
- Implement and manage document control software/systems to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and technology advancements in document control.
- Establish and enforce document control standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality procedures.
- Conduct regular audits to verify the effectiveness of the document control system.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand document requirements and deadlines.
- Facilitate communication between different project teams and ensure consistent document control practices.
- Conduct training sessions for project teams on document control processes and best practices.
- Keep team members informed about updates to document control procedures and systems.
Required skills and educational background
- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in document control on large infrastructure or renewable energy projects
- Familiarity with renewable energy projects and the South African regulatory environment.
- Proficient in document control software and systems
- Proficient in procurement management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Desirable attributes
The ideal candidate would have a passion for the Renewable Energy sector and personality traits would include a high level of diligence, determination, resilience, and agility.
Mulilo is an employer of choice and is offering an extremely competitive total remuneration package for this position.
Additional Information
Able to work overtime according to operational needs.
The position is based at the offices of the company, but travel may be required occasionally.
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