Hybrid Energy Projects Lead | Renewable Innovation

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, invites a seasoned Project Manager to lead energy sector innovation initiatives from concept to deployment. You will collaborate with engineers, researchers and policy specialists to deliver sustainable energy projects in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in energy project management, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a solid grasp of Agile or Waterfall methodologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of project management experience in the energy sector.
• Experience managing complex technical projects from initiation to closure.
• Proficient with Agile or Waterfall project methodologies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with energy markets, policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Ability to work in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of energy sector innovation projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Manage cross-functional teams and align goals.
• Oversee budgets and financial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety and environmental policies.
• Track progress with KPIs and provide status updates.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of new energy technologies and business models.
• Manage vendor relationships and procurement for project resources.

Skills

Project management

Energy sector knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

PM software/tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy)

Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, invites a seasoned Project Manager to lead energy sector innovation initiatives from concept to deployment. You will collaborate with engineers, researchers and policy specialists to deliver sustainable energy projects in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years in energy project management, strong leadership and stakeholder management, and a solid grasp of Agile or Waterfall methodologies.