Project Management Officer (Oasis Project)

EDF power solutions South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF power solutions South Africa is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to lead governance and resource management for the Oasis Project, focusing on battery energy storage solutions. The role requires a degree in Construction Management or Engineering and extensive experience in large-scale energy projects, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the future energy landscape of South Africa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in large-scale construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years in project management roles for complex energy infrastructure.
• Minimum 2 years in renewable energy construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive project governance, risk management, and schedule control.
• Develop and maintain Project Management System documentation.
• Create and manage resource plans in collaboration with project teams.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Risk management

Resource management

Project control

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

The Oasis Project, jointly developed by EDF International (EDFI) and EDF Renewables (EDFR), forms part of South Africa's strategic push toward energy storage solutions. As part of the Owner's Site Services (OSS) team, the Project Management Officer (PMO) will play a key role in ensuring delivery excellence across multiple large-scale battery energy storage projects.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Management Officer (PMO) to lead project control, governance, scheduling, and resource management across the Oasis program. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role ensures that all project processes, risk frameworks, and performance indicators are aligned to business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure consistent use of project management frameworks, tools, and standards across the program

Drive project governance, risk management, and schedule control

Analyze project performance metrics and deliver strategic insights to management

Develop and maintain Project Management System documentation

Lead project cost, planning, and resource coordination

Maintain and report on project risk matrices, including top risk escalations

Create and manage resource plans in collaboration with project teams

Support contractor performance reviews, especially on cost and scheduling

Provide reporting to senior stakeholders including the SPC Board, lenders, and directors

Ensure project documentation, reporting systems, and WBS are updated and aligned

Qualifications & Experience

Required :

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

10+ years' experience in large-scale construction projects

Minimum 5 years in project management roles for complex energy infrastructure

Minimum 2 years in renewable energy construction projects

Strong skills in project planning, scheduling, risk management, and software like Primavera P6 or MS Project

Preferred : PMP Certification

SACPCMP Registration (Pr.CPM)

Certifications such as CCP, EVP, PRMP, or IPMO-P

Why Join Us?

Join a high-impact team delivering cutting-edge battery energy storage projects vital to South Africa's future energy landscape. If you're an experienced PMO professional who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments, apply now and help shape a sustainable, reliable energy future.

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