Hybrid Energy Project Leader - Large-Scale Infra

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

Travel expenses allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and delivery of diverse energy initiatives in Centurion and surrounding areas. The role combines on-site oversight with remote coordination, demanding strong leadership and organizational skills to drive projects from feasibility through handover.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, with 7+ years in energy project management; PMI/Prince2/PMP credentials are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience in energy/infra.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale energy projects.
• PMI/Prince2 certifications or PMP preferred.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional project teams through the lifecycle.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigations.
• Ensure regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and progress reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Hybrid work coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

PMI/Prince2/PMP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Energy Project Manager to oversee planning, execution and delivery of diverse energy initiatives in Centurion and surrounding areas. The role combines on-site oversight with remote coordination, demanding strong leadership and organizational skills to drive projects from feasibility through handover.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering or related field, with 7+ years in energy project management; PMI/Prince2/PMP credentials are desirable.