Project Director

SET Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organisation is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead a major Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage project in Limpopo. The role involves full accountability for project strategy, governance, and stakeholder management, overseeing multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience with large EPC projects (≥ 20 MW). The position demands leadership skills and knowledge in NEC contract management. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience managing large multidisciplinary EPC projects, ideally 20 MW or more.
• Strong experience in NEC contract management and stakeholder governance.
• Knowledge of renewable energy, BESS integration, and grid systems.

Responsibilities

• Define project strategy and ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Oversee P&L, budgets, and contract administration.
• Provide guidance across engineering disciplines and approve design changes.
• Drive risk management and monitor project KPIs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and support functional leads.
• Serve as the liaison with clients and oversee public engagement.
• Provide reporting on project progress and performance.

Skills

NEC contract management

Stakeholder governance

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Business Administration

Job description

A leading renewable energy organisation in the C&I and infrastructure sectors is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) project supplying power to critical infrastructure in Limpopo.

This senior executive role carries full accountability for project strategy, governance, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder management. The Project Director will chair the Steering Committee, guide multidisciplinary teams, and act as the principal interface with the client and internal leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance: Define project strategy, implement governance structures, chair the Steering Committee, and ensure alignment with internal and client requirements.

Commercial & Contract Management: Oversee P&L, budgets, cash flow, and NEC-based contract administration, including change management, early warnings, and claims.

Technical & System Oversight: Provide high-level guidance across engineering disciplines, ensure design and integration standards, and approve major design or system changes.

Execution & Risk Management: Drive risk management, ensure safety and quality standards, monitor project KPIs, and manage variations or emerging issues.

Team Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams, clarify roles, support functional leads, and maintain high performance across engineering, commercial, and construction functions.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement: Serve as the executive liaison with clients, regulators, funders, and contractors, and oversee community and public engagement.

Reporting & Governance: Provide accurate, timely reporting on project progress, financials, risks, and performance to executive leadership and oversight bodies.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial).

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Business Administration preferred.

10+ years’ experience managing large multidisciplinary EPC projects (?20 MW preferred).

Strong experience in NEC contract management and stakeholder governance.

Knowledge of renewable energy, BESS integration, grid interconnection, and water infrastructure systems.

PMP, PrEng, or MBA advantageous.

Willingness to travel and maintain site presence.