Hydropower Project Lead | Hybrid Role with Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company car & travel allowances

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a Port Elizabeth client to recruit a seasoned Hydropower Project Manager to lead the development and execution of large energy projects.

You will oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery, budget discipline, and strict safety and quality standards in a hybrid work model.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and experience delivering infrastructure from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in project management within the energy sector, hydropower focus.
• Experience delivering large-scale infrastructure from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills; PM software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete lifecycle of hydropower projects, from planning to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and quality systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Eng

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 partners with a Port Elizabeth client to recruit a seasoned Hydropower Project Manager to lead the development and execution of large energy projects.

You will oversee planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery, budget discipline, and strict safety and quality standards in a hybrid work model.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and experience delivering infrastructure from inception to completion.