Project Director

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy organization is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a major Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage project supporting critical infrastructure. This senior role involves strategic leadership, commercial management, and oversight across engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience managing large EPC projects and a strong background in NEC contract management. This position is based in Cape Town and requires significant stakeholder engagement and risk management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience managing large multidisciplinary EPC projects.
• Strong experience in NEC contract management and stakeholder governance.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and BESS integration.

Responsibilities

• Define project strategy and implement governance structures.
• Oversee P&L, budgets, cash flow, and contract administration.
• Drive risk management and monitor project KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Business Administration

Job description

Project Director

Market-related Package

Pretoria/Cape Town

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.

• Proven track record managing major project budgets

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

• PMP, PrEng, or MBA advantageous.

• Willingness to travel and maintain site presence.