Mid Power Procurement Project Manager 3 Year Contract (CPT)

Datafin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific and technology organization is seeking a Mid Power Procurement Project Manager in Cape Town. This role involves managing Power Purchase Agreements that support advanced observatory projects. Candidates should hold a B.Eng. or equivalent and have significant experience in project management. Ideal applicants will demonstrate strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence critical infrastructure projects in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large/complex construction projects.
• Understanding of government procurement processes.
• Eligibility for ECSA professional registration.
• Experience with power generation and distribution; procurement processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Power Purchase Agreements.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement.
• Report on financial and technical status.
• Oversee project and financial management of the program.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial management

Systems Engineering

Supplier management

ISO9001 Quality System

Education

B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering

BCom Hons in Electrical Engineering

BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Mid - Power Procurement Project Manager - 3 Year Contract - (CPT) Product/Project Management

Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

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

• B.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