Sustainability Officer
Enel Green Power
Company Overview
Enel Green Power S.p.A., a subsidiary of Enel S.p.A.
Roma, Italy
2008
Approximately 3,600 employees and revenue of €11.62 billion in FY 2023 (source: enel.com).
What They Do
Enel Green Power specializes in the generation of renewable energy, focusing on wind, solar, hydroelectric, and geothermal power. The company has also been expanding its capabilities in energy storage, green hydrogen production, and hybrid plant technologies that integrate multiple energy sources for improved efficiency (source: wikipedia.org). With over 1,300 renewable plants worldwide, Enel Green Power develops, constructs, operates, and maintains these facilities, selling electricity through long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to a diverse range of clients including industrial, commercial, and utility sectors (source: enelgreenpower.com). The company targets high-growth markets with stable demand, particularly in Latin America, North America, and Europe, ensuring a robust presence in regions like Brazil, Chile, and Italy (source: enelamericas.com). Enel Green Power is recognized as the world's largest private renewable operator, managing 63 GW of capacity as of 2023, and is committed to technological diversification and operational excellence across its global footprint (source: enel.com).
Projects & Track Record
Enel Green Power has successfully completed numerous notable projects, including the Rocky Ridge wind farm in Oklahoma (150 MW, operational since 2012), the Caney River wind farm in Kansas (200 MW, operational since 2012), and the Palo Viejo hydroelectric plant in Guatemala (85 MW, inaugurated in 2012) (source: wikipedia.org). The company also operates the Bagnore 4 geothermal plant in Italy, which has a net capacity of 38 MW and produces up to 310 GWh annually since its service entry in December 2014. Recently, the Morro do Chapéu wind complex in Bahia, Brazil, was operationalized in April 2024, featuring 348 MW capacity and an investment of €456 million, providing power for approximately 400,000 homes (source: wikipedia.org). Ongoing projects include the Ourolândia-Umburanas wind complex, which is set to become operational in August 2024 with a capacity of 894 GWh/year and a cost of €297 million, further solidifying Enel Green Power's commitment to renewable energy expansion (source: wikipedia.org).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Enel Green Power has made significant strides in its operational capacity, including the completion of the Morro do Chapéu wind complex and the Ourolândia-Umburanas wind project, both in Brazil (source: wikipedia.org). The company also sold 50% of its Greek operations to Macquarie Asset Management in December 2023, leading to the formation of the Principia Energy joint venture in April 2024, which will focus on managing and developing renewable assets in Greece (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, Enel Group added 5.3 GW of renewable capacity in 2023, reaching a total of 63 GW managed, with Enel Green Power's EBITDA increasing by 26.8% to €11.62 billion (source: enel.com). The company also signed a deal with Macquarie Green Investment Group in July 2023, aligning with broader strategic disposals in Romania and Greece (source: enel.com).
Working There
Enel Green Power offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including engineering, operations and maintenance, finance, and research and development. Positions such as project developers, turbine technicians, and plant operators are critical to the company's operations, particularly in high-activity regions like Rome, Brazil, and the U.S. (source: wikipedia.org). The company culture emphasizes operational excellence and innovation, with a commitment to sustainability and shared value creation for stakeholders. Enel Group's workforce includes 61,055 employees globally, with a focus on diversity, including 33.7% women in management roles (source: enelgreenpower.com). Benefits offered align with Enel Group's standards, providing opportunities for professional development and international mobility across 29 countries, although specific details on health plans or equity are not publicly detailed (source: enel.com).
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Job Description
The purpose of the role is to build long term sustainable relations with host communities, Co-design, implement and monitor impact of SED/ED programmes. Ensure that projects are sensitive to the specificities of communities.
What you will do
Project Management
- Ensure co-design of projects with locals, implementation and monitoring performance, identifying all project risk
- Monitor the performance of all activities in terms of schedule
- Identify and manage all project risks
- Compile board packs for project sites
- Responsible for Department of Energy obligations regarding quarterly SED and ED spend for Enel Green Power South Africa Portfolio
- Development of yearly Economic Development plan and reporting to the IPPO
- Management of wind and solar sites across the Enel Green Power Portfolio
- Project Management reporting on Enel Global ESG requirements
Stakeholder Relations Management
- Responsible relations with Project Support Committee (PSC)
- Responsible for Stakeholder Engagement Strategy and Plan
- Ensure that community stakeholder groups are kept abreast of all decisions and activities undertaken.
- Spearheading the processes of asset mapping and community needs analysis, program development and projects implementation and monitoring and evaluation
Budget Management
- Ensure proactive planning of quarterly targets
- Ensure that quarterly spend targets are met (and create and implement strategies to avoid related risks).
Event Organisation
- Manage the Stakeholder Engagement Planning and implementation.
- In partnership with PSC, SRM and other key stakeholders organise community meetings and events to introduce, report on and celebrate project progress.
Partnerships & Collaboration
- Constantly identify partners to collaborate with Enel Green Power' internal teams on various community and project related tasks.
- Participation and representation in the renewable industry associations
- Collaborate with other IPP's where EGP is present
Ad-hoc functions
- Avail themselves for ad-hoc functions and company engagements
Who you are
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in relevant field
- 5 - 7 Years' Experience in: Project management/ management consulting/ community development
- Experience in Economic Development Reporting within REIPPPP (Requirement)
- Excellent reporting writing skills
- Proficient Excel skills
- Ability to articulate and deliver information both technical and general at community level.
- Mediation, Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Monitoring and evaluation capabilities
- Ability to communicate all levels of society.
What we search for in you
- REIPPPP report writing and Economic Development programme planning
- Strong Project Management Skills
- Proficiency in the operation of computers and knowledge of business support software including Word, Excel, SAP, and Outlook.
- High level interpersonal and communication skills;
- Facilitation skills
What we offer
Competitive salary, meal allowance, performance-based bonus, funded training, career growth and job rotation.
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About the role
July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
Full time
Flexible
Company
- South Africa
5 - 7 Years
UTC+02:00
