Construction Technician (Consultancy) Vacancy at Jaza Energy Inc

Jaza believes that a mix of people, technology and capital can connect Jaza’s market to the future of how people live and work around the world.

The company builds solar-powered shops, called hubs, which are used to charge batteries customers use to power their homes. A single hub serves hundreds of households. The company employs women from each Jaza community to run the service, empowering the Jaza team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities.

For more information on what we are building, check out www.jazaenergy.com

Jaza’s purpose is to light up a continent and our mission is to “Put Stars on the Map”.

In the future, we will all thrive, and not just the few that happen to be born lucky. Everyone will have access to the opportunities they need to grow from scarcity to abundance. This future will be built on a foundation of clean, reliable energy. We will connect everyone, even those born in the village or from the wrong part of town.

We can build this future. It won’t be easy but nothing worthwhile ever is. We will have to make sacrifices and we will have to achieve more than we ever imagined possible. We will work hard and dream big, working together with the people that share our vision.

Position Overview:

The Construction Technician is responsible with assessing assigned sites for identifying possible service locations for setting up a Jaza Hub or Shop, leasing the service location, renovating and installing all necessary assets for the acquisition complete process.

The Construction Technician plays a critical role in translating validated sites into operational Jaza locations, maintaining high-quality standards while meeting acquisition targets.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure that all sites assigned to them are visited and assessed to identify possible service location for setting up Jaza Hub or Shop
• Perform all necessary steps identified for the acquisition of a site (site assessment, leasing, renovation and Installation
• Through following the well outlined steps in the acquisition process keep the rework rate for any acquisition actions at ≤5%.
• Ensure that quality standards are observed and maintained for the site acquisition, renovation, and installation processes
• Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and landlords across the region

Responsibilities:

Site Assessment and Leasing Process:

• Visit sites and fill out site assessments for possible service locations approvals
• Negotiate on lease, ensuring to stay within set budget
• Issue lease and ensure proper documentation and filling of all associated paperwork
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the leasing process

Renovation and Installation Process:

• Identify and communicate all necessary renovations required for each assessed location
• Identify and communicate on any vendors or contractors required for the process
• Ensure that all quality control protocols are followed and maintained throughout the process of renovation and installation
• Ensure that all company policies on asset request and shipment are followed for installation of a Hub or Shop furniture
• Ensure sites acquired meet structural and safety requirements before commissioning

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that company set quality standards on the acquisition process are observed
• Flag any issues that may compromise quality assurance and suggest any possible mitigations
• Ensure all quality assurance documentation has been appropriately filled and submitted
• Maintain the rework rate for acquisition steps at ≤5% by ensuring that all outlined steps for acquisition are followed.

Reporting and Communication:

• Provide regular updates to the Construction Engineer on acquisition progress
• Present acquisition data and insights during expansion team meetings
• Document and report key metrics including sites leased, sites acquired, rework rate and monthly site rental rate.
•  Escalate critical issues that may impact acquisition timelines or quality
• Contribute to the refinement of acquisition criteria and processes

Qualifications:

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Closing Date: 30th June 2025