Power Procurement Project Manager

Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Power Procurement Project Manager to oversee contract management and project delivery for Power Purchase Agreements. The ideal candidate should possess a BEng in Electrical Engineering with over 8 years of relevant experience and a PMP qualification. You will lead financial and stakeholder management in complex construction projects. This role requires exemplary leadership skills and knowledge of procurement processes. Employment is on a contract basis.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management and delivery of contracts within construction projects.
• Knowledge of systems engineering best practices and government procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project delivery.
• Lead stakeholder management and project/financial management.

Skills

Influence and communication

Resource management and leadership

Judgement and problem solving

Organised and systematic way of working

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

BEng or B(Hons) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

PMP (or equivalent Project Management Qualification)

ECSA Professional registration

Job description

Power Procurement Project Manager

Company: Tipp Focus (Pty) Ltd
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project delivery.
• Lead stakeholder management, domain matter support, and project/financial management.

Key Requirements

• BEng or B(Hons) in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience.
• BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 10 years of experience.
• PMP (or equivalent Project Management Qualification).
• ECSA Professional registration or eligibility for ECSA professional registration as a professional engineer or technologist.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery of contracts from tender to completion within a large/complex construction project.
• Knowledge of systems engineering best practices, government procurement processes, supplier management, ISO quality systems, and related policies and processes.

Desired Skills

• Influence and communication.
• Resource management and leadership.
• Judgement and problem solving.
• Organised and systematic way of working.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years relevant experience.

Desired Qualification Level

Degree.

Knowledge

• Power generation and distribution.
• National and international standards relevant to the role.
• Power Purchase Agreements.

Related Skills & Competency Requirements

• Teamwork and collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives.
• Influence and communication: Identifies critical stakeholders and influences them via an influential third party.
• Resource management/leadership: Sets up and maintains effective and efficient work teams and manages performance and resources.
• Judgement and problem solving: Anticipates and manages problems in ambiguous situations.

Additional Information

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industries: Business Consulting and Services