The Transmission Programme Manager role is a technical leadership function located within the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO). It is a one (1) year contract.

The IPPO was established in 2010 to provide rapid solutions to South Africa’s severe electricity supply constraints, by procuring new energy generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The mandate of the IPP Office is to provide specialised services to government, including a) IPP Energy and related Procurement Management, b) Monitoring, Evaluation and Contract Management, and c) Professional Advisory Services. The IPPO’s skills, expertise and success in mobilising and delivering on time is recognised domestically and globally.

South Africa’s energy sector is undergoing a significant transition, driven by the urgent need to expand the national grid to support the country’s growing electricity demands, integrate renewable energy, and ensure long-term energy security. The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and the TDP 2024 outline a critical requirement for the establishment of approximately 14,500 km of new transmission lines and associated infrastructure over the next 10 years.

The intent of this role is to lead on the development and implementation of the Government-sanctioned Independent Transmission Program (ITP), which seeks to leverage the expertise and financial resources of the private sector in order to accelerate the establishment of the required Transmission infrastructure that will support the large-scale roll-out of new power generation capacity and support economic growth. The incumbent will drive this program by implementing appropriate project management frameworks, tools and protocols to improve the consistency and effectiveness of the IPP Office’s project delivery and project outcomes as it pertains to the ITP.

Reporting to the Head: Programmes, the Transmission Programme Manager will be responsible for leading the delivery and management of the overall objectives of the ITP, as mandated to the IPPO by the Minister of Electricity and Energy.