Mid - Power Procurement Project Manager - 3 Year Contract

DataFin Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mid Power Project Manager in Cape Town to oversee Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for a significant observatory project. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in project management, particularly in power systems, along with relevant qualifications. This role requires collaboration with engineers and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of contracts that meet strict requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in power project management or 10+ years with BTech/BSc.
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification.
• ECSA Professional registration or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Power Purchase Agreements and oversee project execution.
• Ensure compliance with operational and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver infrastructure.

Skills

Project Management

Power Systems Expertise

Stakeholder Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

B.Eng. or B(Hons) in Electrical Engineering

BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

Join a world‑leading scientific and technology organisation pioneering breakthroughs in large‑scale data and signal processing. They are seeking a highly skilled Mid Power Project Manager to take ownership of procuring and delivering Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that will power one of the most advanced observatory environments on the continent. In this role, you’ll work together with the Power and Electrical Engineers to ensure every PPA meets stringent technical, operational, and performance requirements. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability, efficiency, and long‑term sustainability of mission‑critical infrastructure. To succeed, you’ll need a B.Eng. or B(Hons) in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years’ experience, or a BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years’ experience, along with a proven background in power systems, project execution, and managing technically complex stakeholder environments.

DUTIES

• Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project management
• Stakeholder management
• Domain matter support
• Project/Financial Management

REQUIREMENTS

Key Requirements

Qualification:

• Eng. or BCom Hons in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 8+ years OR BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 10 years’ experience, AND PMP (or equivalent; OR Project Management Qualification), AND ECSA Professional registration or eligibility for ECSA professional registration as a professional engineer or technologist (advantageous)

Experience:

• Proven experience in the project management and delivery of contracts from tender to completion within a large/complex construction project.
• Systems Engineering best practices
• Project and Program Management
• Government procurement processes
• Supplier Management
• ISO9001 Quality System
• Work methods, designs, policies and processes related to their program

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and experience in power generation and distribution.
• Knowledge of national and international standard where applicable
• Knowledge of and experience in Power Purchase Agreements

Additional Notes:

Related Skills:

• Establish and manage a team (through negotiation with functional managers) that will be able to deliver on projects under their control
• Exercise within their program a degree of independent professional responsibility and discretion
• Manage multi‑disciplinary projects
• Monitor and report on financial, schedule and technical status of their Programs
• Budget for projects under their programs and monitor and control of expenditure against allocated budgets
• Manage deliverables
• Set quality and professional standards and ensure quality assurance is maintained on their programs
• Facilitate effective communication and work flow both internally and externally
• Handle multiple tasks
• Communicate effectively in English (both written and verbally)

Competency Requirements:

Extreme Importance (Essential)

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources in order to do this. Collaborates with other teams as well as industry colleagues.
• Influence and Communication: Identifies critical stakeholders and influences them via an influential third party, for example through an established network, to gain support for sometimes contentious, proposals / ideas.
• Resource Management/Leadership: Sets up and maintains effective and efficient work teams and manages performance and resources, to achieve objectives. Chooses appropriate management strategies and communication styles to maintain high levels of motivation and productivity. Gives feedback for development purposes and provides support and direction for improvement.
• Judgement and Problem Solving: Anticipates and manages problems in ambiguous situations. Develops and selects an appropriate course of action and provides for contingencies. Evaluates, interprets and integrates complex bodies of information and draws logical conclusions, synthesises proposals and defends options with reasoned arguments.

High Importance (Desirable)

Organisational Values

• Proactiveness
• Strong leadership qualities
• Organised and systematic way of working
• Documentation rigour, quality and maintaining configuration
• Adherence to development processes and quality systems
• Planning and time management
• Display problem-solving skills
• Display excellent interpersonal skills
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strategic thinking