RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR | ESWATINI
Advertised by The Team Recruitment Company on behalf of a client in the Renewable Energy sector
Our client, a company developing a large-scale biomass-to-energy production facility in Eswatini, seeks to appoint a highly experienced Works Manager to lead the construction, commissioning, and operational start-up of the plant.
The role requires a candidate with extensive international-standard EPC project experience combined with operational biomass processing expertise, and the ability to manage the transition from construction through stable commercial operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering design, technology evaluation, or industrial processing operations.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience managing large-scale engineering or industrial projects.
- At least 5 years – 10 years’ direct experience in biomass processing, pellet production, or biomass-to-energy operations.
- Minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated experience in EPC project management, including contractor oversight and commissioning.
- Minimum 3 years working knowledge of FIDIC Silver Book or similar EPC contract frameworks.
- Minimum 5 years proven experience in project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and formal document management systems.
- Experience managing health, safety, environmental, and ESG compliance requirements in industrial operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role commences upon hire, which is targeted for July 2026, and shall continue through:
Construction Phase:
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- Final EPC design review and approval;
- Full construction and installation;
- Mechanical and process commissioning;
- Performance testing and acceptance;
- Ramp-up to full name plate capacity;
- Demonstrated stable operations for a minimum period of six (6) consecutive months at or above agreed performance criteria; and
- Completion of handover and knowledge transfer to the permanent operating team.
Operations Phase:
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- After the construction and testing phase to manage the O&M Contractor to produce of Wood pellets at volume and specifications defined;
- Recruit, onboard, and develop the permanent operational workforce;
- Achieve demonstrated stable and compliant plant operations in line with the technical specifications provided for in the EPC contract;
- Ensure production output from the plant consistent with the specifications provided for in the product Offtake contract;
- Manage workplace safety, health and environment;
- Ensure stable and harmonious relations with the surrounding communities impacted by or associated with plant operations; and
- Satisfy the ESG requirements of Emerald’s investor group, in particular with IFC-specified metrics.
REMUNERATION
The successful candidate will be remunerated with an industry-competitive compensation package.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications to:
The Team Recruitment Company
Email: recruitment@theteam.co.sz
Closing Date: 24th July 2026
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