Geothermal Project Lead - Hybrid Role & Growth

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geothermal Energy Project Manager to lead projects from feasibility through to handover in Durban. You will coordinate diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while mitigating risks.

This role offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities to advance geothermal energy initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Engineering and 8+ years in energy project management, with proven success in large-scale energy

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in the energy sector, with geothermal exposure.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale energy projects.
• Strong understanding of geothermal resource assessment, plant design and project finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee geothermal energy projects from feasibility to handover.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules and resources.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including geologists, engineers and contractors.
• Ensure environmental, safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Geothermal expertise

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Geothermal/Energy sector experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geothermal Energy Project Manager to lead projects from feasibility through to handover in Durban. You will coordinate diverse teams, manage budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while mitigating risks.

This role offers a hybrid work setup and opportunities to advance geothermal energy initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Engineering and 8+ years in energy project management, with proven success in large-scale energy