1. POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:
Operations Technology (OT) Technical Manager
Reports to:
ENGIE Southern Africa General Counsel
Department:
Information Technology
Period:
Permanent Employment Contract - Local Employment Agreement
Location:
Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg
Closing Date:
19th June 2026
2. BACKGROUND
ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 100,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com
ENGIE's Hub for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.
ENGIE is a substantial shareholder of entities building, owning and operating power stations in South Africa, including Aurora Wind Power (Pty) (RF) Ltd, Xina Solar One (Pty) (RF) Ltd, Kathu Solar Park (Pty) (RF) Ltd, Avon Peaking Power (Pty) (RF) Ltd and Dedisa Peaking Power (Pty) (RF) Ltd (the “Project Companies”). ENGIE, in its capacity as shareholder, provides support, including legal assistance, to such entities during the projects’ operational phase.
The Job Holder will be appointed as an ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd employee and will be based at the following registered address: ENGIE Southern Africa , 3012A Winnie Mandela Drive , Bryanston, Johannesburg - South Africa.
3. JOB PURPOSE
The Operations Technology (OT) Technical Manager’s role is to support teams responsible for the resilience and compliance of operational technology (OT) systems at various industrial sites including power plants, solar, wind, and battery storage facilities. The role requires expertise in OT systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), as well as their communication protocols .
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The OT Technical Manager will focus on:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead OT Technical projects, including design, deployment, and maintenance of plant systems, ensuring adherence to regulations and ENGIE OT frameworks .
- Manage incident response from detection to recovery and develop incident response plans for global business units .
- Conduct risk assessments and provide training on OT systems and security best practices .
- Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with other departments .
- Lead and mentor a team of OT technical professionals, managing their performance and development .
Team Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve cybersecurity resilience in OT environments.
- Deploy security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Analyse OT environments including SCADA and DCS systems to identify and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate OT system designs for security weaknesses.
- Collaborate with OEMs and security vendors to integrate advanced cybersecurity technologies.
Team Focus and Cybersecurity Framework
The OT/ICS Technical Team works to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks to maintain and review the security posture and vulnerabilities of industrial control systems. Their efforts are guided by the Group's OT Framework implemented across ENGIE South Africa sites. Compliance and risk identification are achieved through assessments and audits based on standards such as NIST, NERC, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and ISO 27002 .
Team Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve cybersecurity resilience in OT environments.
- Deploy security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Analyse OT environments including SCADA and DCS systems to identify and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate OT system designs for security weaknesses.
- Collaborate with OEMs and security vendors to integrate advanced cybersecurity technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related fields; relevant experience can substitute for a degree .
- Certifications: Highly desirable certifications include CISSP, CISM, GICSP, with mandatory certification such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM to be obtained within 12 months .
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years in OT Technical roles, with expertise in secure network architecture, penetration testing, and incident response .
- Technical knowledge: Deep understanding of OT environments, the Purdue Model, and familiarity with current OEMs and security vendors .
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams with strong communication and interpersonal skills .
- Preferred additional certifications include CWSP, GIAC, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, and MSCE .
Preferred Behavioural Skills
- Visionary Thinking: Anticipating market trends, understanding the potential of emerging technologies, and aligning digital initiatives with organizational goals.
- Leadership & Communication: Proven experience in managing teams, coaching, and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management: Ability to manage, monitor, and execute projects within budget and timeframe constraints.
- Problem-Solving: Capability to manage risks and lead teams during technical incidents.
- Flexible Adaptability: Embracing constant, rapid change with a positive, proactive attitude and open-minded professionalism.
- Decisiveness: Making informed,, bold, and timely decisions while navigating high levels of complexity.
- People Management : Fostering a culture of innovation, and enabling team members to make decisions
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Building trust and promoting cooperation across diverse teams.
- Emotional and Social Intelligence: Displaying empathy, managing relationships, and navigating social pressures to build a trusting and supportive environment
General
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Engage with project companies, share best practices, organisational information, technical expertise and guidance around processes and policies to ensure alignment to Group requirements;
- Take responsibility for and address internal and external audit items in respect of area of operation;
5. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Management
- Project Companies;
- Employees
6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
- Behaves in a responsible way;
- Lives the values of the Company.
1. POSITION DETAILS
Position Title:
Operations Technology (OT) Technical Manager
Reports to:
ENGIE Southern Africa General Counsel
Department:
Information Technology
Period:
Permanent Employment Contract - Local Employment Agreement
Location:
Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg
Closing Date:
19th June 2026
2. BACKGROUND
ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 100,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com
ENGIE's Hub for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.
ENGIE is a substantial shareholder of entities building, owning and operating power stations in South Africa, including Aurora Wind Power (Pty) (RF) Ltd, Xina Solar One (Pty) (RF) Ltd, Kathu Solar Park (Pty) (RF) Ltd, Avon Peaking Power (Pty) (RF) Ltd and Dedisa Peaking Power (Pty) (RF) Ltd (the “Project Companies”). ENGIE, in its capacity as shareholder, provides support, including legal assistance, to such entities during the projects’ operational phase.
The Job Holder will be appointed as an ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd employee and will be based at the following registered address: ENGIE Southern Africa , 3012A Winnie Mandela Drive , Bryanston, Johannesburg - South Africa.
3. JOB PURPOSE
The Operations Technology (OT) Technical Manager’s role is to support teams responsible for the resilience and compliance of operational technology (OT) systems at various industrial sites including power plants, solar, wind, and battery storage facilities. The role requires expertise in OT systems such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), as well as their communication protocols .
4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The OT Technical Manager will focus on:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead OT Technical projects, including design, deployment, and maintenance of plant systems, ensuring adherence to regulations and ENGIE OT frameworks .
- Manage incident response from detection to recovery and develop incident response plans for global business units .
- Conduct risk assessments and provide training on OT systems and security best practices .
- Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with other departments .
- Lead and mentor a team of OT technical professionals, managing their performance and development .
Team Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve cybersecurity resilience in OT environments.
- Deploy security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Analyse OT environments including SCADA and DCS systems to identify and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate OT system designs for security weaknesses.
- Collaborate with OEMs and security vendors to integrate advanced cybersecurity technologies.
Team Focus and Cybersecurity Framework
The OT/ICS Technical Team works to identify vulnerabilities and assess risks to maintain and review the security posture and vulnerabilities of industrial control systems. Their efforts are guided by the Group's OT Framework implemented across ENGIE South Africa sites. Compliance and risk identification are achieved through assessments and audits based on standards such as NIST, NERC, ISA/IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and ISO 27002 .
Team Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve cybersecurity resilience in OT environments.
- Deploy security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
- Analyse OT environments including SCADA and DCS systems to identify and mitigate risks.
- Evaluate OT system designs for security weaknesses.
- Collaborate with OEMs and security vendors to integrate advanced cybersecurity technologies.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related fields; relevant experience can substitute for a degree .
- Certifications: Highly desirable certifications include CISSP, CISM, GICSP, with mandatory certification such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM to be obtained within 12 months .
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years in OT Technical roles, with expertise in secure network architecture, penetration testing, and incident response .
- Technical knowledge: Deep understanding of OT environments, the Purdue Model, and familiarity with current OEMs and security vendors .
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams with strong communication and interpersonal skills .
- Preferred additional certifications include CWSP, GIAC, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, and MSCE .
Preferred Behavioural Skills
- Visionary Thinking: Anticipating market trends, understanding the potential of emerging technologies, and aligning digital initiatives with organizational goals.
- Leadership & Communication: Proven experience in managing teams, coaching, and communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Project Management: Ability to manage, monitor, and execute projects within budget and timeframe constraints.
- Problem-Solving: Capability to manage risks and lead teams during technical incidents.
- Flexible Adaptability: Embracing constant, rapid change with a positive, proactive attitude and open-minded professionalism.
- Decisiveness: Making informed,, bold, and timely decisions while navigating high levels of complexity.
- People Management : Fostering a culture of innovation, and enabling team members to make decisions
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Building trust and promoting cooperation across diverse teams.
- Emotional and Social Intelligence: Displaying empathy, managing relationships, and navigating social pressures to build a trusting and supportive environment
General
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
- Engage with project companies, share best practices, organisational information, technical expertise and guidance around processes and policies to ensure alignment to Group requirements;
- Take responsibility for and address internal and external audit items in respect of area of operation;
5. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
- Management
- Project Companies;
- Employees
6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
- Behaves in a responsible way;
- Lives the values of the Company.
