Project Director

Envision Energy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in South Africa is seeking a Project Director responsible for overseeing project delivery across multiple infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree and substantial experience in managing teams of Project Managers. The role emphasizes commercial management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful project execution. A safety-focused mindset and strong leadership capabilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Director on major infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager before reaching Project Director level.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project delivery across projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure strong commercial understanding of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Commercial management

Risk assessment

Strong communication

Safety management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

The Project Director is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of project delivery across projects in Southern Africa. This role manages multiple Project Managers and ensures seamless coordination with clients, contractors, internal teams, and leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Director on major infrastructure projects for well-established enterprises and leading teams of Project Managers.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager prior to Project Director level, managing large infrastructure projects with a strong focus on wind farm projects.
• Wind industry and Southern Africa experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of people management, project management methodologies, and commercial management.
• Demonstrated courage to challenge, drive continuous improvement, and maintain high performance standards.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capability
• Excellent commercial and contract management understanding
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Operational and strategic decision-making abilityHigh level of accountability, ownership, and execution discipline
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Safety-focused mindset with the ability to drive a positive safety culture

Key Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for all projects from development through construction to handover.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients, investors, lenders, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, local authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution across all phases.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, safety, and schedule risks.
• Ensure strong commercial understanding of the project and contract requirements.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are understood, managed and aligned with the project strategy.
• Oversee cost control, budget adherence, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Lead the project team to safely deliver a project within schedule and budget.
• Ensure successful project execution in line with business, operational, and contractual commitments.
• Contribute actively to building and strengthening the project’s safety culture.
• Lead and manage the team of Project Managers across Africa to ensure alignment and delivery on project goals.
• Mentor and develop team members, using local and past project knowledge to bring lessons learned and improve project performance.
• Act as the main point of contact for all customer interactions.
• Build strong customer relationships to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage and resolve project issues or roadblocks promptly.