Project Lead, Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen (6 months)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Part time

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria invites applications for a Senior Project Coordinator on a six‑month fixed term contract. You will support renewable energy and green hydrogen initiatives, oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management, and report to the Research Group Leader.

Join a multidisciplinary team driving South Africa's sustainable energy transition by delivering complex projects on time and within budget, coordinating stakeholders from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least five years' project coordination experience.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with budgets, schedules and reports.
• Experience engaging with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and hydrogen technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate renewable energy and green hydrogen projects from initiation to close-out.
• Develop project management plans, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Organise governance and team structures with defined roles and deliverables.
• Deliver projects on scope, budget, and schedule while meeting quality standards.
• Support cross‑functional teams and external partners across boundaries.
• Prepare progress reports and communicate performance and risks to stakeholders.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with financial procedures.
• Assist in preparing proposals and funding applications.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting and financial management

Risk management

Communication in English

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Engineering, Science, Energy Studies or Project Management

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Pretoria invites applications for a Senior Project Coordinator on a six‑month fixed term contract. You will support renewable energy and green hydrogen initiatives, oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management, and report to the Research Group Leader.

Join a multidisciplinary team driving South Africa's sustainable energy transition by delivering complex projects on time and within budget, coordinating stakeholders from