Dangerous Goods Driver

Measured Ability; De Aar; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to renewable energy and sustainability. As an Electrical Construction Manager, you will lead on-site operations for large-scale battery storage projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Your expertise will be crucial in managing contractors and driving project milestones to successful completion. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to South Africa's energy transition and build a sustainable future. If you are passionate about construction leadership and project execution, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy projects as a Site or Construction Manager.
• SACPCMP registration or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE compliance and conduct regular site inspections.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to construction schedules.
• Coordinate with Eskom and lead project milestone completion.

Skills

Contractor Management

Compliance Oversight

Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards

Leadership

Negotiation Skills

Education

BSc in Construction

BTech in Construction

Diploma in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EDF Renewables South Africa is a fully integrated independent power producer (IPP) specializing in renewable energy. With over 3GW of wind, solar, and battery projects in development and operation, we are committed to driving sustainability and operational excellence.

The Oasis Project is a strategic initiative supporting South Africa's energy transition through large-scale battery storage solutions. The Construction Site Manager will oversee the execution of safe, compliant, and high-quality construction for EDF's winning projects under this program.

Position Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead on-site operations, contractor management, and compliance enforcement. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, coordinate with Eskom, and drive project milestones to completion.

Key Responsibilities :

Act as OHS Act 8.1 appointee, ensuring a zero-tolerance safety culture.

Oversee HSE and quality compliance, conducting regular site inspections and audits.

Manage environmental compliance with Wind Farm Environmental Management Plans (EMPrs).

Supervise EPC contractors, Environmental Consultants, and HSE Agents.

Ensure construction schedule adherence, chairing weekly contractor meetings.

Maintain site discipline and enforce construction framework standards.

Review and manage construction documentation and reporting.

Oversee progress payments, contractor claims, and commercial compliance.

Lead grid operator coordination (Eskom) and Self-Build Works monitoring.

Ensure engineering design implementation and quality verification.

Host third-party site visits, audits, and stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications & Experience :

Required :

BSc, BTech, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Construction.

SACPCMP registration (or equivalent).

Experience in renewable energy projects as a Site or Construction Manager.

Strong contractor management and compliance oversight experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Advantageous :

Proven leadership in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.

Strong negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and project execution skills.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team building South Africa's future energy landscape. If you thrive in construction leadership, HSE enforcement, and project execution, apply now and contribute to a sustainable future!