Project Manager - Utility Solar (20Mw+)

The Talent Experts; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale solar projects across Africa. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning to execution, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing stakeholder engagement. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on exciting renewable energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading utility-scale solar projects.
• Proven track record of delivering projects above 20MW.
• Strong financial and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the full lifecycle of large-scale solar projects.
• Managing project schedules, finances, and risk assessments.
• Overseeing contractor and supplier performance.

Skills

Project Management

Financial and contract management

Utility-scale solar

Education

B.Eng. or BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead the Future of Renewable Energy with Large-Scale Solar Projects!

Is this you?

You're an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering background and a passion for renewable energy.

You thrive in high-stakes environments, ensuring utility-scale solar projects (20MW+) are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Your leadership skills enable you to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage financials, and drive projects forward with precision and efficiency.

You're confident in your ability to navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and oversee contractor performance.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)

1. Leading the full lifecycle of large-scale solar projects, from planning and budgeting to execution and completion.
2. Managing project schedules, finances, and risk assessments to ensure successful delivery.
3. Overseeing contractor and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with South African regulations.
4. Engaging with stakeholders, including clients and regulatory bodies, to drive projects to completion while maintaining industry standards.

Where you'll be doing it

Our client is a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, delivering cutting-edge energy solutions across Africa and the Middle East.

Specializing in large-scale solar projects, they are shaping the future of sustainable power and have a strong reputation in renewable energy.

You will join a forward-thinking, high-performance team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in execution.

What you'll need

• A B.Eng. or BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• 10+ years of experience leading utility-scale solar projects.
• A proven track record of delivering projects above 20MW.
• Strong financial and contract management skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage stakeholders, and navigate complexities of large-scale infrastructure projects.

What you'll get

A competitive market-related salary, exposure to some of the region's most exciting renewable energy projects, and the opportunity to work with a leader in sustainable energy.

Contribute to the transition to cleaner power in a professional environment that fosters growth and technical excellence.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan at (Phone Number Removed) or send your CV to (Email Address Removed). We respond to everyone!

Allow a few days for us to process your application.

Desired Skills

• Electrical degree
• Mechanical degree
• Utility-scale solar
• Financial and contract management
• Project Management

Desired Work Experience

More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

Degree