Analyst: Project Control - Fixed Term Contract

Mulilo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Independent Power Producer in Cape Town is seeking a Project Control Analyst responsible for managing documentation and ensuring compliance with renewable energy project milestones. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, a minimum of 3 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for personal growth in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive total remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in documentation or reporting within engineering or construction sectors, preferably in renewable energy.
• Understanding of project management processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project documentation including progress reports.
• Track and document milestones, schedules, and financial updates.
• Gather and verify data from various project teams.
• Ensure reports align with stakeholder expectations.
• Assist with the preparation of audit documentation and compliance reports.

Skills

Strong analytical MS Office skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Diploma or degree in Administration, Business Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint)

Job description

About the Company

Since its establishment in 2008, Mulilo has grown into one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in Southern Africa. Mulilo is majority owned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, the world’s leading private equity investor in renewable energy assets, through its New Markets Fund I. Mulilo has concluded numerous PPA's in both the Department of Mineral Energy's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Programme (REIPPP) and with several large corporate energy users. Mulilo currently operates 450MW of wind and solar PV projects and has a further 500MW of projects under financial close. Having adopted a strategy that aligns with the company's long-term vision, Mulilo has accumulated a pipeline of projects exceeding 25GW, and is now positioned as a key player in the renewable energy sector.

Mulilo places strong emphasis on its human capital and prides itself in providing a world class working environments for all its employees, thereby placing huge value on career progression and personal growth.

Mulilo is guided by strong ethical principles and adheres to its environmental, social and governance responsibilities.

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, CIP is the world’s largest dedicated renewable energy fund manager and a global leader in offshore wind. CIP currently manages over 30 billion Euro’s, with a target of having 100 billion Euros under management by 2030. The funds managed by CIP focus on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.

About this role

The Project Control Analyst is responsible for compiling, organizing, reviewing, and submitting accurate and timely documentation and reports for renewable energy construction projects. The role ensures compliance with project milestones, stakeholder requirements, and regulatory frameworks within South Africa’s renewable energy sector.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project documentation including daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Track and document milestones, schedules, financial updates, technical data, and compliance checklists.
• Gather and verify data from various project teams (engineering, procurement, construction, HSE, quality).
• Ensure reports are aligned with stakeholder and client expectations.
• Maintain version control and ensure accessibility of all documentation in shared systems (e.g., SharePoint, Document Control Systems).
• Format and submit documents and reports to internal and external stakeholders according to prescribed templates.
• Liaise with engineers, site managers, quality inspectors, and procurement teams to validate report content.
• Assist with the preparation of audit documentation and compliance reports for local regulatory bodies.
• Manage travel arrangements and accommodations for project teams and visitors as needed.
• Assist in the development of presentations and documentation for project meetings and reviews.
• Support end-of-project documentation close-out and handover packs.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in documentation.

Required skills and education background

• Diploma or degree in Administration, Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in documentation or reporting within engineering or construction sectors, preferably in renewable energy.
• Familiarity with South African renewable energy frameworks such as REIPPPP.
• Strong analytical MS Office skills (Word, Excel, especially PowerPoint); proficiency in project documentation systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Understanding of project management processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Desirable attributes

The ideal candidate would have a passion for the Renewable Energy sector and personality traits would include a high level of diligence, determination, resilience, and agility.

Mulilo is an employer of choice and is offering an extremely competitive total remuneration package for this position.

Additional Information

Able to work overtime according to operational needs.

The position is based at the offices of the company, but travel may be required occasionally.