Manager Trading

Position                                        :          Manager Trading

Business Unit                              :          Modified Single Buyer (MSB)

Reports to                                    :          Executive: Modified Single Buyer

Peromnes Job Grade                  :          06

Duty Station                                 :          Windhoek

Closing Date                                :          23 October 2026

Primary Purpose of the Job

The incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Energy Trading Division.  This responsibility includes Strategic Planning for sourcing reliable sustainable, cost effective energy supply within the national and regional sphere.  Fostering best practice in Energy Trading and facilitation of the development of IPPs.

Key Performing Areas and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Energy Trading Division for efficient, reliable, and cost-effective energy procurement.
• Develop and implement trading strategies, business plans, policies, and standards aligned with NamPower’s objectives.
• Oversee the negotiation, management, and compliance of energy trading and supply contracts.
• Identify new trading opportunities and optimize participation in regional and short-term energy markets.
• Manage divisional budgets, financial performance, revenue forecasts, expenditure, and asset replacement.
• Monitor energy markets and advise on pricing, tariffs, supply risks, and trading opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, licensing, procurement, and contractual requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, technical, and regulatory risks.
• Build strategic relationships with trading partners, regulators, government, and regional stakeholders.
• Represent NamPower in regional energy forums, including SAPP, and support market development.
• Oversee energy scheduling, settlement, billing, reporting, and contract implementation.
• Maintain effective stakeholder engagement with the ECB, government, and regional market participants.
• Lead employee development, performance management, succession planning, and team empowerment.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, safe, and high-performance working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency, trading performance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification (NQF level 9)
• Eight (8) years relevant working experience in the field of Electrical Engineering or Energy Trading
• Five (5) years of Energy Trading supervisory experience
• SAPP Trading Certificate

Skills and Attributes:

• Leadership ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Methodical and scientific approach
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Project management
• Problem solving ability
• Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms PowerPoint, Ms Excel)

For Enquiries contact:

  Human Practitioner: COO & MSB

  Tel: +264-61-205 2389