Junior Solar Project Manager

Pty; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Cape Town is looking for a Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager to deliver high-quality solar projects. This role involves project management from planning to handover, coordination with subcontractors, managing finances, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should possess a B-Tech or B-Eng in Electrical Engineering and have 3-5 years of industry experience. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in project management tools are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the solar or electrical engineering sector.
• Hands-on project management exposure in coordination and procurement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and solar monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive solar and electrical projects from planning to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors to meet quality and safety requirements.
• Manage project finances: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Data management

Education

B-Tech or B-Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Solar monitoring platforms

Job description

Introduction

Our client is growing and seeks a Junior Solar Engineering Project Manager to help deliver high-quality solar and electrical projects across multiple sites. The role suits a diligent, self-driven professional who takes ownership, solves problems proactively, and is comfortable splitting time between office and site work.

Work arrangement: ~70% office-based, ~30% site-based, with regular travel to active projects.

Key Requirements:

• Must be willing to relocate to Robertson, Western Cape
• Afrikaans (written and spoken) at professional fluency—mandatory.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive solar and electrical projects from planning and scheduling through to handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to meet quality, safety, and timeline requirements.
• Interpret and work from electrical and civil single-line diagrams.
• Champion on-site Health & Safety compliance and best practices.
• Manage project finances: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
• Oversee procurement of all project equipment and materials.
• Plan and supervise installation of PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, batteries, and distribution boards.
• Track progress using project software tools and solar monitoring portals.
• Maintain accurate admin records, data sets, and project documentation.
• Administer engineering contracts and manage construction deliverables.
• Contribute to electrical and solar system design activities.
• Travel to and manage multiple project sites as needed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• B-Tech or B-Eng in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years’ experience in the solar or electrical engineering sector.
• Hands-on project management exposure, including:
  • People and subcontractor coordination
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Equipment procurement
  • Construction and contract administration
  • Installation of solar and electrical systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PDF tools, and solar monitoring platforms.
• Strong administrative, data management, and document control capability.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Practical, hands-on approach with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Takes ownership; shows enthusiasm, curiosity, and initiative.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
• Clear, professional communicator with clients and colleagues.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to delivering results.