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Off-Grid Solar PV & BESS Project Director

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Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000

Full time

Today
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Job summary

A renewable energy development firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee a 45 MW off-grid solar project. This role requires extensive experience in managing large EPC projects and stakeholder governance. The ideal candidate will ensure project delivery aligns with financial and operational excellence standards, while effectively leading a multidisciplinary team. This is a 24-month project-based contract with potential for permanent transition.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years' experience managing large EPC projects (≥ 20 MW Solar PV).
  • Demonstrated success in leading major renewable or infrastructure projects.
  • Prior leadership of multi-site solar PV and BESS integration projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of a 45 MW off-grid solar project.
  • Ensure accountability for project's cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
  • Chair the Project Steering Committee and maintain governance standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Project management
Stakeholder governance
Commercial risk management
NEC contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Post-graduate qualification in Project Management or Business Administration

Tools

MS Project
Primavera
Job description
A renewable energy development firm in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Project Director to oversee a 45 MW off-grid solar project. This role requires extensive experience in managing large EPC projects and stakeholder governance. The ideal candidate will ensure project delivery aligns with financial and operational excellence standards, while effectively leading a multidisciplinary team. This is a 24-month project-based contract with potential for permanent transition.
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