Project Management Trainee

Envision Energy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An international renewable energy company in South Africa is looking for a Project Manager to oversee project delivery and coordinate project teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, strong project management skills, and proficient communication abilities. Proficiency in additional languages and experience in diverse environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, or a related STEM field.
• Proficient English communication skills for daily operations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute project delivery/O&M per international contracts.
• Organize and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Analyze and identify all project requirements and deliverables.
• Manage a project risk management matrix.
• Maintain strong client relationships on-site.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or related STEM field

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute project delivery/O&M per international contracts, ensuring projects meet contracted profit targets.
• Organize and coordinate cross-functional project teams, effectively allocating company resources to ensure project completion on schedule, within budget, and meeting technical, safety, and quality requirements.
• Analyze, gather, and identify all project requirements and deliverables; develop comprehensive project execution plans and mitigation strategies.
• Establish and manage a project risk management matrix, proactively identifying and mitigating project risks to avoid execution issues.
• Support company and departmental management functions, ensuring project execution is reasonable, effective, and compliant.
• Maintain strong client relationships on-site, understand customer needs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Oversee and manage contractors according to plan, driving progress on various overseas projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, or a related STEM field.
• Proficient English communication skills (spoken) for daily operations. Must be willing to be based overseas and possess the ability to adapt to diverse cultures and living environments.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent resilience under pressure, leadership capabilities, and team-building skills. Outstanding communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office suite. Valid driver\'s license preferred.
• Proficiency in an additional language (e.g., French, Spanish, Arabic, etc.) is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to proactively respond to changing external environments.
• Have experience studying or living in China, or be fluent in mandarin as a working language, with preference given.