Lead Project Manager – Construction/Renewable Energy sector

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An international industry leader in Cape Town is seeking a Project Manager with 3-5 years of experience in renewable energy or construction. You will lead project teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety regulations. Strong leadership abilities and a track record in large-scale project delivery are essential. Salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in project management.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and rollout of installation and maintenance projects.
• Define project scope, timelines, resource plans, and budget.
• Coordinate with engineers, HSE consultants, and procurement to ensure project readiness.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Reference: CPT004820-Meg-1

Have you successfully led complex projects in the construction / renewable energy sector, delivering on time, within budget, and at scale? An international industry leader based in CPT Southern Suburbs is seeking your expertise to take charge in a high-paced, manufacturing-driven environment.

Opportunity to manage this pivotal role leading their cross-functional project teams, working alongside engineers with full project lifecycles, HSE, planning & execution to site coordination and client delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years' experience in project management within the renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects
• Experience managing turnkey contracts and contractor teams
• Proficiency in project management software
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with engineering teams
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and a results-driven mindset

DUTIES

• Lead the planning and rollout of installation and maintenance projects
• Define project scope, timelines, resource plans, and budget
• Coordinate civil works, instrumentation, and commissioning phases
• Supervise and support junior project managers across multiple concurrent projects
• Review and approve project plans, site visit reports, and close-out documents prepared by junior PMs
• Conduct regular check-ins, performance feedback, and mentorship sessions
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients and stakeholders
• Attend client meetings, present progress updates, and manage project expectations
• Coordinate with engineers, HSE consultants, and procurement to ensure project readiness
• Oversee site readiness assessments and pre-installation checklists
• Ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and resources to site
• Manage site teams in collaboration with supervisors and field technicians
• Troubleshoot on-site challenges and escalate critical issues when required
• Review and approve HSE files prior to submission
• Lead project-specific risk assessments (HIRA) and toolbox talks
• Daily and weekly progress reports
• Final close-out and installation reports
• Track project costs against budget and flag variances early
• Approve timesheets, travel requests, and material requisitions
• Optimise crew and equipment availability

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.