INTERNAL VACANCY
1. POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:
Executive Co-ordinator
Reports to:
Country Manager – ENGIE South Africa
Department:
Executive Office – General Office Management
Business Unit:
Renewable Global Business Unit: AMEA Region: South Africa Office
Period:
Full Time Local Employment Agreement
Location:
South Africa (Johannesburg, Bryanston)
CLOSING DATE:
28 August 2026
INTERNAL VACANCY
1. POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:
Executive Co-ordinator
Reports to:
Country Manager – ENGIE South Africa
Department:
Executive Office – General Office Management
Business Unit:
Renewable Global Business Unit: AMEA Region: South Africa Office
Period:
Full Time Local Employment Agreement
Location:
South Africa (Johannesburg, Bryanston)
CLOSING DATE:
28 August 2026
2. BACKGROUND
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 96,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses to offer competitive solutions to its customers. ENGIE provides expertise in 4 Global Business Units:
- Renewables: Centralised utility-scale independent renewable power production
- Flexible Generation & Retail: Centralised utility-scale independent flexible power production
- Networks: Gas and Electrical Networks and & Supply Infrastructure
- Energy Solutions: Individualised energy and energy efficiency services
For more information please visit www.engie.com
In South Africa Engie has a growing involvement and portfolio of operational assets:
- Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
- Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
- Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
- Aurora Wind (94 MW Onshore Wind)
- Golden Valley (120 MW Onshore Wind)
- Excelsior (32 MW Onshore Wind)
- Aurora Solar (10.5 MW Solar PV)
- Vredendal Solar (10.5 MW Solar PV)
- Konkoonsies 2 (86 MW Solar PV)
- Aggeneys (46 MW Solar PV)
- MBP (86 MW Solar PV)
- under construction: Grootspruit (86 MW Solar PV)
- Under construction: Graspan (86 MW Solar PV)
- Under construction: OYA Hybrid (128 MW Solar/ Wind/ BESS)
3. JOB PURPOSE
The Executive Coordinator provides high-level executive, operational, and strategic coordination support, enabling the effective functioning of the CEO’s office and the broader executive leadership environment.
The role plays a key integrative function across ENGIE South Africa by supporting the translation of strategic priorities into structured actions, ensuring alignment across EXCO, and driving execution discipline across CEO-sponsored initiatives. Acting as a trusted coordination anchor, the Executive Coordinator ensures that key priorities are clearly defined, appropriately governed, and effectively tracked through to completion.
While not accountable for strategic decision-making, the role supports executive alignment, governance discipline, and cross-functional coordination across the country platform, contributing to coherent and timely execution of business priorities.
4. WORK OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
Work Output/ KPA
On-going accountabilities
Strategic Execution & CEO Support
- Partner with the Country CEO to translate country and Group strategy into clear priorities, executable plans, and measurable outcomes.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on complex, cross-functional, and sensitive matters.
- Prepare high-quality executive briefs, strategy papers, decision notes, and presentations for EXCO, Board, AMEA, and Group forums.
- Support the CEO in prioritisation, follow-through, and management of strategic risks and opportunities
EXCO & Leadership Alignment
- Coordinate EXCO planning, agendas, and annual calendars, ensuring focus on strategic and value-adding matters.
- Track EXCO decisions and actions, ensuring accountability, timely execution, and escalation where required.
- Drive alignment and collaboration across EXCO members, functions, and assets in line with the ONE ENGIE operating model.
- Support leadership alignment initiatives and organisation-wide priorities
Business Planning, Performance & Reporting
- Support the coordination of key country-level processes, including the Medium-Term Plan (MTP), budget cycles, business reviews, and quarterly performance reporting.
- Monitor execution of strategic initiatives, including transformation, restructuring, digitalisation, and operating model changes.
- Consolidate and synthesise information across functions to provide the CEO with clear, decision-ready insights.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Support strong governance practices across the ENGIE South Africa platform, including decision forums, escalation mechanisms, and delegation of authority.
- Act as a coordination point for high-risk, high-impact, or sensitive matters involving Legal, HR, Finance, Risk, Ethics, and Compliance.
- Ensure alignment with ENGIE Group policies, AMEA requirements, and internal control frameworks.
- Support audit readiness and management of key governance-related actions.
Country Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a central coordination point between Corporate functions, Assets, GBUs, and Shared Services.
- Support and track strategic projects driven by the executive office
- Represent the CEO in selected internal forums, projects, or stakeholder engagements as delegated.
- Support effective engagement with AMEA, Group functions, and key external stakeholders as required.
Transformation & Change Enablement
- Support and drive change initiatives linked to organisational effectiveness, operating model evolution, and cultural transformation.
- Partner with HR, Communications, and Leadership to ensure clear, consistent messaging and change management.
- Promote disciplined execution, collaboration, and psychological safety at senior leadership level.
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, BCom or related field.
Exposure to project management practices (formal certification advantageous)
Experience
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in executive partner, or senior executive advisory roles.
Proven experience operating at enterprise or EXCO level.
Demonstrated experience in executive coordination, governance support, and project-based execution tracking.
Strong exposure to governance, executive forums, and senior stakeholder engagement.
Experience in multinational, matrixed, or regulated environments (energy/infrastructure preferred).
Experience using digital tools, systems, and AI-enabled platforms to prepare presentations, reports, and executive documents.
Language
- English
Computer:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
- Outlook – complex calendar and inbox management
- Excel – trackers, dashboards, data organisation
- PowerPoint – executive presentations and packs
- Word – reports, briefs, and formal documentation
Proficiency in SharePoint and document management systems for:
- Document control
- Collaboration and version management
Working knowledge of project management and tracking tools to support:
- Action tracking
- Workstream coordination
- Delivery monitoring
6. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
Behavioural:
- Strong organisational and execution management capability.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
- Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills.
- High level of judgement, discretion, and professional maturity.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure and ambiguity.
- Dynamic, adaptable, and digitally confident
- High level of confidentiality and discretion.
7. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The job holder will collaborate closely with the below in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the head office.
Internal:
- Country CEO and ENGIE South Africa EXCO
- Asset CEOs / Plant Managers and corporate heads
- AMEA and Group functional leadership
- HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, Strategy, Communications
External:
- ENGIE Group and AMEA leadership and functional stakeholders
- Regulatory authorities and government institutions
- External advisors (legal, audit, consulting)
- Financial stakeholders, including investors and lenders
- Key service providers and strategic vendors
Our Culture
You are expected to understand and act in accordance with ENGIE’s cultural compass and guiding principles –
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- One Safety - All team members know and comply with the One Safety concepts and expectations underpinned by our No Life at Risk, No Mind at Risk and No Asset at Risk strategy, plus the 5 safety essentials, 9 Life Saving Rules and 9 Commitments for Workplace Wellbeing.
- Ethics and Compliance ¬- All team members act in accordance with the Group's ethical principles in all circumstances, and whatever their jobs, level of responsibility and contacts.
- Be U@ENGIE - All team members value people’s differences and contribute to an environment that brings our differences together and supports everyone to bring their true self to work to give their best.
• The Ways We Lead - All team members to respect and embody
8. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company
ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan
of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from
under-represented designated groups. ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.