On-Site Soweto Renewable Energy Project Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career growth

On-site role

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead end-to-end solar and wind projects on site.

You will plan, budget, coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, monitor progress, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to deliver value to the community. This full-time role requires a strong PM track record in renewables and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Construction Management, Business).
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience in renewables (solar or wind preferred).
• Proven ability to deliver projects from initiation to completion.
• Knowledge of PMI or Agile project management methodologies.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with permitting, construction practices, and safety/regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to be based in Soweto or relocate and work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of renewable energy projects (solar PV, small wind).
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Monitor progress, manage issues and risks, and report status.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery meeting quality standards.
• Manage budgets, expenditures, and financial performance reporting.
• Conduct site visits and progress assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate project close-out and handover documentation.

Skills

Project management

Renewable energy

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

MS Project

Primavera

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Project Manager to lead end-to-end solar and wind projects on site.

You will plan, budget, coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, monitor progress, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance to deliver value to the community. This full-time role requires a strong PM track record in renewables and hands-on leadership.