📌 JOB DETAILS

🏢 Company: Pele Green Energy
📍 Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
🏠 Work Type: On-site
📄 Employment Type: Contract (Graduate Programme)
⏳ Career Level: Graduate / Entry Level
🌱 Industry: Renewable Energy / Asset Management / Finance

🏢 COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pele Green Energy is a leading renewable energy investment and asset management company in South Africa. The organisation manages a portfolio of operational and construction-phase energy assets, supporting the transition to sustainable power generation while delivering long-term value to investors, communities and stakeholders.

🧩 JOB OVERVIEW

The Graduate in Training – Asset Management role provides structured, hands-on exposure within the Asset Management Business Unit. The graduate will support the Head of Asset Management and Junior Asset Manager in the operational management of project companies in which Pele Green Energy is invested.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking practical experience in renewable energy asset operations, compliance, reporting, revenue management and stakeholder engagement.

📝 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Review

Review monthly operational reports from external partners and service providers
Review board packs received for operational assets

Reporting

Assist with Asset Management reporting for operational and construction assets
Support compliance-related reporting requirements
Assist with snapshot, quarterly DOE, monthly IPPO, and NERSA reporting

Purchasing

Prepare Request for Purchase Approvals (RPAs)
Monitor purchase orders and supplier documentation
Assist with supplier reconciliations and payment schedules

Revenue

Review revenue schedules
Assist with Eskom revenue invoicing

Compliance

Support all compliance-related and ad hoc requests

Meetings

Attend Asset Management, operational and board meetings as required

Administrative Support

Assist with due diligence processes and filing
Support ad hoc Asset Management requests

Systems & Audits

Track activities on Basecamp
Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

Education

BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting
CIMA qualification will be advantageous

Experience

No formal work experience required
Exposure through internships, articles or academic projects is beneficial

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Time management and deadline-driven approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team

📄 CV TIPS (FOR GRADUATES)

Highlight finance, accounting or asset-related coursework
Emphasise analytical skills and Excel proficiency
Include exposure to reporting, audits or compliance where applicable
Keep your CV concise, structured and results-focused
Tailor your CV to demonstrate interest in renewable energy and asset management

🎁 BENEFITS OF JOINING PELE GREEN ENERGY

Exposure to large-scale renewable energy assets
Practical experience in asset management and compliance reporting
Mentorship from experienced finance and energy professionals
Strong foundation for a career in energy, finance or infrastructure
Purpose-driven organisation contributing to sustainability and growth

📜 COMPANY POLICY

Pele Green Energy is committed to Employment Equity and promotes diversity and inclusion in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Appointments are made based on merit and operational requirements.

The company does not charge any recruitment or application fees. Applicants are encouraged to report any fraudulent recruitment activity.

By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

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