Electrical and Sustainability Manager at Absa Group

, , Zambia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Infrastructure, Sustainability Initiatives, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Regulations, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Contract Administration, Supplier Relationship Management, Maintenance Scheduling, Solar Solutions, Electrical Systems Design, Risk Management, Compliance, Team Leadership, Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. My Career Development Portal: Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility. Job Summary The role holder will ensure reliability and safety of the Bank’s electrical infrastructure and the Absa Sustainability Agenda relating to Property and Infrastructure. The role holder will be responsible for maintaining the bank's power supply, ensuring the smooth operation of critical systems like Data Centres, Branches, ATMs, Security Systems and staying abreast of evolving technology to enhance efficiency and security. As party of duties, the role holder will also be responsible for driving the Sustainability initiatives and generating ESG reports in CRES. The role will also include other duties such as reviewing and localizing Environmental Management Standard, Engineering Standard, CRES Policies, preparing monthly snap checks, contract administration, supervision of payments, Supplier Relationship Management, generation of Management Information. Job Description Accountability: Electrical and Environmental Sustainability - (60%) Outputs: Timely responding to electrical faults and managing remediation for all bank property, including Branches and ATM sites. Conducting electrical reticulation dilapidation assessments in Absa Offices, Branches and ATMs and preparing actions and specifications required for engaging electrical contractors. Ensuring the branches operate smoothly and in a comfortable environment, with the most minimal power interruptions. Conducting annual Electrical Integration Tests (IST) on critical sites like the Head Office and Disaster Recovery Site in line with Absa Standards. Reviewing and challenging the designs for electrical systems and components, including power distribution, lighting, and control systems, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Conducting solar and electrical works preliminary assessment in order to raise reliable, well informing business requirements and scope for contractor or consultant appointments. Reviewing and challenging the designs for electrical systems and components, including power distribution, lighting, and control systems, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. Collaborating with external consultants and internal stakeholders to incorporate sustainable practices into the design and construction of projects. Ensuring all designs and projects meet relevant environmental regulations and standards for safety and sustainability. Managing project timelines, budgets, and resources for electrical and sustainability-related projects. Analyzing energy consumption data, assessing system performance, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Staying up-to-date on the latest sustainable technologies and methods and researching new ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Managing the maintenance of installed solar solutions in Absa Property (Offices, Branches, ATMs, etc). Generating Electrical projects progress reports and Management Information for stakeholder alignments. Providing overall sense checking of quotations once received from vendors to ensure adherence to sourcing guidelines and procedures. Ensuring that service contracts are in place and monitored for generators, air conditioning, fire, UPS systems, general electrical repairs and maintenance. Ensuring that maintenance schedules are in place for UPS systems, electrical systems, switchgear, HVAC and air-conditioning units, emergency lighting and lightning protections systems etc are inspected, tested, serviced and maintained. Ensuring that biannual electrical check are undertaken in all branches Accountability: Stakeholder Management, Risk & Control (25%) Outputs: Engage with Branch Managers, Team Leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure effective routine maintenance of bank property. Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Absa Operational Risk Framework and internal Absa Policies and Standards Ensure that all Issue Closure Packs (ICP) are closed in time. Accountability: Leadership (10%) Outputs: Live Group behaviours and inspire others in working together to achieve the strategic vision. Pursue your own development to increase personal effectiveness, acknowledging strengths and areas of development. Accountability: Other: - (5%) Output Ensure new Absa Governance Standards are reviewed and localized timely. Ensure suppliers are managed effectively, in line with Absa supplier management standards. Education Higher Diplomas: Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology (Required) Absa Group Limited (“Absa Group”) is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups. Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance. Absa Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.

Responsibilities

The Electrical and Sustainability Manager will ensure the reliability and safety of the bank's electrical infrastructure while driving sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include managing electrical systems, conducting assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and compliance with environmental standards.