PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

Country

South Africa

Location

South Africa

Workplace location

CAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)

Employer company

TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

Domain

Operations

Type of contract

Fixed term position

Duration of contract

12

Duration unit

Months

Experience

Less than 3 years

Candidate Profile

Successful candidate must have the following requirement:

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Community engagement

• A minimum 3-years in stakeholder engagement at a Provincial and/or Municipal government level, with exceptional community relations skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to think both creatively and strategically.

• Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills.

Activities

The main purpose of this position is to actively engage with the community and with the Employer to highlight areas of concern and opportunities in a timeous manner.

• Local stakeholder relationship management

• Represent all required community meetings

• Assist with Grievance deliverables

• Dispute & strike resolution

• Identify any community risks

• Assist with Local Procurement deliverables

• Assist with Job Creation deliverables

• Assist with Economic Development report deliverables

• Assist with Project Steering Committee deliverables

• Assist with local community programmes as required

• Raise positive awareness and assist with relationships to stakeholders, community leaders and business

• Economic development on-site with EPC and Subcontractor adherence and liaison

• Economic development on-site with EPC and Subcontractor internal audits

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors.
• Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.
• These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.