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At Anthem, our people are the driving force behind everything we do. With a growing team of over 80+ passionate professionals, we’re committed to creating an environment where growth, learning, and purpose thrive.We invest in our people through opportunities for continuous learning, meaningful career progression, and hands-on experience across some of South Africa’s most impactful renewable energy projects.By supporting personal growth, we’re not only building stronger teams — we’re helping shape a brighter, more sustainable future for our nation.
Senior Manager: Performance Engineering
Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest integrated independent power producers, is seeking a Senior Manager: Performance Engineering to join our Engineering and Procurement team in Cape Town. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical performance review and optimisation of our fleet of operational wind and solar PV projects as well as lead on the ongoing refinement of our energy modelling approach for greenfield assets. At presen this role has one direct report but it is envisaged that this will expand as the needs of the business require. This role reports to the CTO.
Acting as Anthem’s internal expert, you will stay informed on the latest performance enhancement methodologies to guide strategic decisions across the project lifecycle.
The role will work closely with, and provide technical advice and support to the Operations and Maintenance, and Asset Management teams with respect to the current performance of the operating fleet and identifying and recommending day-to-day changes in the operation and maintenance activities of wind and solar projects to improve performance. In addition, the role should identify longer term performance improvements (e.g. repowering) and work closely with the Commercial, Legal, and Procurement teams to present complete business cases for the implementation of longer-term performance enhancing initiatives.
The role shall spearhead the integration of data from our operating portfolio of projects as well as advise the Procurement team on specifications of SCADA systems for greenfield assets.
The role shall be responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance our Performance monitoring capability through the use of new technologies.
• Lead a team of analysts (to be built out in time) that analyse solar and wind (and in future BESS) project performance data.
• Report on metrics such as monthly resource vs long term expectations, performance against forecast, key loss categories.
• Identify areas for performance improvement and co-develop solutions with the Asset Management and O&M teams.
• Monitor the effectiveness of performance enhancing measures together with the Asset Management and O&M teams.
• Calculate contractual performance levels for EPC and O&M contractors and subsequent damages and incentives.
• Review long term project performance data to identify trends (e.g. accelerated degradation).
• Work with other teams in the business to prepare and present complete business cases for longer-term performance enhancing initiatives.
• Work closely with the Procurement team to continuously improve our contracting suite (e.g. PPA and EPC/O&M testing schedules)
• Play a leading role in the ongoing process of data integration across our fleet of operational projects as well as providing specifications for greenfield projects
• Identify existing tools and/or develop new tools to automate performance analysis and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (BSc/BEng), preferably Electrical, or Electronics/Mechatronics.
• 10 years minimum experience working in renewable energy with a specific focus on energy yield forecasting, plant performance measurement, and/or Operation and Maintenance management.
• A demonstrable understanding of the technical, commercial, and financial aspects of renewable energy projects.
• In depth understanding of project SCADA systems and portfolio SCADA aggregation systems.
• Experience with specifying testing requirements and negotiating performance guarantees with OEM’s and EPC contractors for wind, solar, and BESS projects.
• Strong analytical capability.
• Interest in new technologies and harnessing the capabilities of same.
• Proficiency with Excel, Python, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Have a hard-working, can-do attitude.
• Be able to work in an open, fast-paced environment.
• Be able to effectively juggle multiple, competing priorities.
• Be ambitious, motivated, entrepreneurial and have the desire to succeed.
• Be a team player.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
Anthem is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the requirements and would like to join our team, please email your application to hr@anthem.co.za by 31 May 2026.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We respect your right to privacy and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All personal data will be processed securely and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Associate Transactor
Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest integrated independent power producers, is seeking a Corporate and Commercial and Banking & Finance experienced lawyer to join our Commercial Team, based in Cape Town reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
The Associate Transactor is part of the team to support Anthem’s Chief Commercial Officer across all aspects of the commercial management function, including transaction origination, deal execution and asset management.
Financial modelling:
• Review, run and adapt deal financials models, to provide insight and information to Transaction leads.
• Work closely with advisors to validate financial model outputs, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with transaction requirements.
Investment process management and transaction execution:
• Assist with investment opportunity evaluation, structuring and execution (deal origination is outside of scope but encouraged).
• Lead due diligence processes with guidance from senior team members.
• Perform valuations and sensitivity analysis.
• Perform risk analysis and review financial statements.
• Support senior team members in the negotiation of transaction and project documents.
• Support senior team members in structuring, preparing, and negotiating debt and equity term sheets for each investment opportunity ensuring alignment with transaction objectives and funding requirements.
• Provide solution-oriented ideas to enhance project outcomes and process improvements.
Investment papers and Investment Committees:
• Compile investment papers with guidance from senior team members.
Asset management:
• Structure and execute value-enhancing initiatives in conjunction with finance team, eg refinancing of existing assets, acquisition of minority shareholdings in controlled assets and M&A opportunities.
Profile-raising:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparts and stakeholders.
• Contribute to marketing documents.
• Attend and speak at industry conferences.
• Project-related travel for site visits, deal negotiations and industry conferences
• A Financial or Engineering Degree
• Financial acumen – the capacity to demonstrate knowledge of and insight into financial principles and processes and identify inconsistencies in data
• +3-5 years of project finance (preferred) / M&A / investment banking experience
• Transaction experience South Africa essential
• Transaction experience in Africa preferred but not essential
• Renewable energy sector expertise is a plus
• Project/process management - ability to run transaction processes with limited guidance (from hiring of advisors through due diligence engagements to transaction execution)
• Good understanding of equity and project finance related documentation will be a plus
• Excellent Financial modeling skills.
• Planning and time management are critical
• Communication (verbal and written) skills in English.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• History of academic and prior performance excellence.
• Financial acumen in the context of renewables financing.
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to apply sound business judgment and an analytical, pragmatic and creative approach to problem solving
• Flexible & dynamic – self-motivated, results-driven, ability to deal with change
• Excellent intellectual & conceptual abilities
• Resilience in a high-pressure environment
• Excellence orientation (concern for high-quality work) – follow-through
• The motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained
• Invests high levels of energy in work
• Outcome focused
• Team player
• Willingness to teach and learn
Anthem is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
If you meet the requirements and would like to join our team, please email your application to hr@anthem.co.za by 2 April 2026.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We respect your right to privacy and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All personal data will be processed securely and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Corporate Governance Consultant
Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest integrated IPP’s is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced Corporate Governance Consultant to join their Cape Town office. The successful applicant would have proven experience in the provision of effective company secretarial service to the Shareholders, Board, sub-committees and other governance structures of the organisation and to ensure compliance with governance and statutory requirements.
- Assist in managing a portfolio of company secretarial client entities, maintaining strong relationships with the clients.
- Prepare; consolidate and circulate Board, Trust and subcommittee packs ahead of meetings.
- Participate in board meetings, preparing first draft of minutes and matters arising.
- Prepare and review shareholder's meetings, circular resolutions and minutes/resolutions.
- Liaison with Board/Shareholders, beneficiaries, auditors, bankers and Lenders (as required).
- Preparation and filing of statutory forms with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”).
- Dealing with queries on a day-to-day basis from internal teams, Banks, Lenders, auditors and regulators.
- Maintenance of statutory registers and minute books.
- Update and maintain the electronic company registers and statutory records for all companies.
- Annual general meeting preparation, consolidation and provide the company secretary with relevant documents (proxies, MOI’s, Notice of AGM etc).
- Other ad-hoc administrative duties such as KYC requests.
- Management of non-executive director fees.
- General/Ad-hoc governance team support for Company Secretary and
- Corporate Governance Consultants
- Schedule and Convene Trust, Board and subcommittee meeting(s).
- LLB / BCom Law/ a recognized Company Secretarial Qualification / Corporate Governance Qualification.
- At least Five (5) years’ experience at a senior level in a listed / holding / large private company or public entity within legal or secretarial or
- related field.
- Experience in attending board and subcommittee meetings; and working with both CIPC and Master of the High Court with respect to Trusts.
- Ability to communicate with all levels within the business in a clear and articulate manner.
- At least 3 years Minute drafting skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Detailed understanding of Companies Act; and the Trust Property Control Act.
- Fluent in English - this is a prerequisite.
- Understanding of relevant company secretarial computer programs (e.g. Profsec, or Greatsoft) will be advantageous.
- The organisation is committed to appoint in line with requirements of the Employment Equity Act.
- If you meet the requirements and keen to join our team, please contact our HR team via email at: hr@anthem.co.za by no later than 31 March 2026
- Disclaimer: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
Portfolio CEO
Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest integrated independent power producers, is seeking an experienced Asset Manager. The role exists within
the operational management team, with an operating project portfolio of more than 1GW and over 500MW . Anthem is seeking a seasoned Executive who is appropriately qualified with extensive experience to join the team to take charge of a portfolio of renewable energy projects.
The individual should be commercially astute, with demonstrable legal/contractual acumen, and familiar with the South African infrastructure asset management environment. Experience of reporting to the Boards of Infrastructure Asset Companies is a must.
Executive leadership of a team responsible for managing a portfolio of private offtake wind projects in South Africa. The Portfolio CEO will assemble and lead a team of people and ensure each asset delivers on its business case across technical, financial, environmental, social and governance KPIs.
- Manage key stakeholder relations including government, Eskom, lenders, shareholders and buyers.
- Overall responsibility for maximizing value of the assets, including identifying and driving technical, financial and other commercial optimisation initiatives aimed at improving shareholder returns and
longevity of the assets. - Ensure each asset meets its obligations and exercises its rights under the project agreements.
- Responsibility for managing risk in respect of each asset.
- Overall responsibility for improving business reporting to key stakeholders.
- Support the Project CFO to:
- manage lender relationships and reporting requirements.
- manage business planning, which will include a detailed annual operating plan (AOP) and five-year business plan and budget for each asset.
- manage and report on implementation of the business plan.
- Proven track record of leading a high-performance operational team.
- Exceptional communication skills, including influencing via various stakeholder platforms both internally and externally.
- Can lead and manage the considered analysis of commercial, technical and financial issues.
- Can lead negotiations with transaction counterparties, external advisers, finance providers, and advise the company directors in relation to complex issues.
- Can collaborate with the CEOs and senior management of other assets to develop industry-wide approaches to common challenges.
- Ability to understand and manage compliance within complex contractual and governance structures.
- A strong motivator and self-starter with experience of practical implementation of solutions for operational assets.
- Culturally intelligent and able to manage key stakeholders including government.
- Sound knowledge of financial management.
- Planning and managing asset performance.
- Manage operations and processes within budget.
- Ability to enforce and maintain high standards, even under pressure.
- Strong commercial experience essential with a minimum of 5 years in an infrastructure asset management environment.
- Reporting experience to Boards of Infrastructure Asset Companies is an essential requirement.
- Advanced project finance knowledge necessary with a relevant Legal, Engineering or Finance primary degree, with an additional commercial qualification (e.g. MBA) preferred.
- Evidence of managing stakeholder relationships at this level (e.g. DOE, NERSA, Eskom, commercial banks).
- Experience in managing businesses with social investment programmes including Enterprise Development and Socio-Economic Development obligations.
Anthem is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act. Candidates from designated groups are
encouraged to apply.
If you meet the requirements and would like to join our team, please email your application to hr@anthem.co.za by 30 April 2026
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We respect your right to privacy and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All personal data will be processed securely and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Asset Manager
Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest integrated independent power producers, is seeking a Asset Manager.
Reporting to the Portfolio CEO, the Owner’s Asset Manager will be responsible for:
• Monitoring and optimising the condition and performance of three wind farms, including balance of plant (BoP).
• Monitoring the rectification of defects by the EPC Contractor.
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards in terms of Environmental, Health & Safety performance.
• Assisting the Portfolio CEO in managing contractual relationships with the Operators, EPC Contractor, and other service providers, in order to achieve the above.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on plant performance, health and safety and other operational matters.
• Operating the equipment on the electrical BoP such as MV/HV breakers, switches, isolators, etc.
- Full range of site-based wind asset management activities.
- Support the Portfolio CEO in actively managing contractual relationships with the Operators and the EPC Contractor.
- Manage other advisors / service providers, such as Owner’s Engineer, as required.
- Perform regular inspections of all plant and equipment (incl. electrical BoP).
- Monitor maintenance carried out by the Operators.
- Inspect and monitor movement of spares.
- Monitor, analyse and report on plant performance data.
- Identify opportunities to improve asset performance and sustainability.
- Development of tools and processes to improve efficiency of asset management activities.
- Assist the Portfolio CEO to manage the technical and operational interface with Eskom.
- Develop relationships with engineering and technical staff at Eskom.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all environmental and other permit requirements.
- Collection of environmental, social & governance (ESG) data for continuous improvement and reporting purposes.
- Continuous improvement of Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS).
- Risk management and mitigation.
- Assist the Portfolio CEO in the development of technical and operational content for reports to the Buyer, Lenders, Shareholders, Board, NERSA, etc.
- Assist in the development / review of operational budgets.
- Assist the Portfolio CEO and Finance Manager to process payments to contractors.
- Support the community office in the management of specific ED or SED projects within local communities.
- Hosting site visits by stakeholders (e.g. Buyer, Government departments, Shareholders, Lenders, Lenders’ Technical Advisor, Community Groups, etc).
- When applicable, train and mentor interns who may be assigned to the Asset Manager, from time to time.
- Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with staff and external parties at all levels.
- Proficiency in English; additional South African languages would be a definite advantage.
- Be commercially astute.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Have strong attention to detail.
- Have strong time and project management skills.
- Have a hard-working, can-do attitude.
- Be able to work in an open, fast-paced environment.
- Be able to effectively juggle multiple, competing priorities.
- Be ambitious, self-motivated, and have the desire to succeed.
- Be a team player.
- Technically proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint essential (advanced user).
- Ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
Anthem is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you meet the requirements and would like to join our team, please email your application to hr@anthem.co.za by 31 March 2026.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We respect your right to privacy and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All personal data will be processed securely and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Senior Contract Administrator (C&I)
Anthem — one of South Africa’s largest integrated Independent Power Producers (IPPs) — is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join our Construction Department, based in Cape Town. This role requires a combination of site and office presence to manage and provide contract administration services that align with our business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Department and Project Managers to ensure contracts are efficiently managed, compliant, and aligned with project milestones.
- Contract administration support to Head of Department and Project Managers.
- Prepare commercial information for contract variations and approval documents.
- Co-ordination of the payment process of Contractors and Consultants.
- Assist with the preparation and receipt of tender / proposal documentation and adjudication during construction.
- Create and maintain commercial registers.
- Create and maintain contractual claim registers.
- Create and maintain risk registers.
- Insert data and maintain construction management repositories per company document control system.
- Assist with the assembly and compilation of contracts (FIDIC, Employer Bespoke).
- Provide contracts assurance and management for the employer.
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification i.e. education i.e. Bachelor’s degree or Diploma obtained from a recognised institution.
- Quantity Surveying would be an advantage. Minimum of 7 years’ experience working on large multi-disciplinary engineering and construction projects.
- Good understanding and knowledge of modern contracting strategies for major projects including forms of contract, payment terms, incentive/penalty arrangements, innovative commercial models and securitisation of performance.
- Strong experience and skills in handling contractor and consultant progress claims, variation claims and other issues that arise during typical design, procurement and construction contracts.
- Understanding of an EPCM project environment.
- Strong procurement and project controls experience.
- Strong experience and skills in handing contractor and consultant progress claims, variation claims and other issues that arise during typical design, procurement and construction contracts.
- Contractual letter writing skills.
- The Senior Contracts Administrator shall have experience of working on heavy industrial / Infrastructure projects or similar.
- Utility scale renewable energy projects would be an advantage.
- Experience within the renewable energy sector or in other industries facing similar challenges, such as infrastructure and construction.
- Possession of a valid, South Africa Code 08 driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of relevant power markets, network within renewable energy space in South Africa.
- Technical understanding of wind and solar farm design, construction and operation
Personality Attributes
- Attention to Detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Strong Communication Skills. Both written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Organizational Skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and documents efficiently.
- Analytical Thinking. The capacity to analyse complex information and identify key issues is important for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Integrity and Confidentiality. Maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality is critical in handling sensitive information.
- Interpersonal Skills. Being able to work well with internal and external stakeholders.
- Dedicated, flexible and adaptable with a “can-do” attitude.
- Problem-Solving Skills. Being resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to challenges is a key trait.
- Professionalism. Demonstrating a professional attitude and behaviour in all interactions is essential
Anthem is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you meet the requirements and would like to join our team, please email your application to hr@anthem.co.za by 30 April 2026
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Anthem respects your right to privacy and complies with the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act, which governs how we collect, process, store, share, and securely dispose of personal information provided during the recruitment process.
Renewable Energy – Project Manager
Anthem, one of South Africa’s largest integrated IPP’s is seeking a Project Manager with a proven track record of at least 15 years’ post graduate experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects to join them in their Cape Town (Newlands) office. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of Wind or Solar PV energy projects located throughout South Africa. The current 500MW of projects are secured under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) entered into with private off takers and are financed through a limited recourse project finance structure.
It is expected that additional projects will be secured via Government tender and other private offtake in the short- to medium-term. Construction contracts are being let on a split “Supply and Install” and “Engineer, Procure, Construct” (EPC) basis and each project will have a site-based Owners Engineer (OE) who will be the primary contact point for the EPC Contractors. Other visiting appointees include an Environmental Compliance Officer (ECO) and a Health and Safety Auditor (HSA). Lenders are financing circa 70% of the project costs and hence they have a key interest in project progress. The Lenders Technical Advisor (LTA) will be involved in all material decisions and in verifying payments. Eskom requirements in respect of grid connection and Grid Code compliance is a critical aspect of the projects. An Independent Engineer (IE) will be involved in certifying that the project is eligible to connect to the grid and to begin generation.
The Project Manager will be based in the Cape Town office, however visiting each of the project sites on a regular basis will be a requirement and at times this will involve extended time away from Cape Town.
The Project Manager will be an important contact point for the OE, turbine and other key suppliers and EPC Contractors, Eskom, and the myriads of service providers / project parties that are involved in such projects. Managing the coordination and delivery of the construction and commissioning of the facilities will be the core role. The Project Manager position is advertised as a full-time position with Anthem, however a contract position will also be considered.
Reporting into the Head of Construction, the Project Manager will be a key appointment within the Construction Management team responsible for the delivery of a portfolio of renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar PV and Hydro) from Financial Close to the Commercial Operation Date (COD) and then through the Defects Notification Period (DNP).
Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will be responsible for:
- Managing day-to-day aspects of the OEM Supply & Installation and EPC Contracts (with the assistance of the OE and other service providers) to ensure delivery of the project – on time, in budget and to requisite quality.
- Drafting and tracking of all Contract Notifications, Claims and Variation Orders in line with the respective EPC, PPA and SBA timelines.
- Scheduling and chairing monthly project progress meetings on site and any other ad hoc meetings required in the management of the project.
- Management of ad hoc service providers to assist the project on specific tasks.
- Detailed involvement alongside the OE in the commissioning and receipt of the facility from the OEM and/or EPC Contractors.
- Overseeing the handover to the O&M Contractor and the bringing into service of the facility.
- Close-out of the Supply and Install and EPC Contracts after the DNP.
- BSc Engineering degree / diploma (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil) or BSc Building Science / Quantity Surveying degree / diploma.
- Not less than 15 years’ experience within a contract / project management environment, the last 5 years of which must include the management of the construction of large multi-disciplinary infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
- Renewable energy experience is a strong preference.
- Effective communication skills including strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to understand and implement construction contracts is essential.
- Proven programme, construction and contract management experience.
- Proven competence in writing contractual communications.
- Superior interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- High levels of enthusiasm and motivation, along with the ability to be proactive and an independent thinker and decision maker.
- Proven technical competence.
- Strong administrative skills
Anthem is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act. Candidates from designated groups are encouraged to apply. If you meet the requirements and would like to join our team, please email your application to hr@anthem.co.za by 31 March 2026.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We respect your right to privacy and comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). All personal data will be processed securely and used solely for recruitment purposes.