Project Manager

Scatec Asa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Project Manager in Cape Town, South Africa. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Engineering and possess over 7 years of engineering experience, including a focus on technical project management and renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include managing contracts, leading teams, and ensuring successful project execution while navigating compliance and risk assessment. This role offers an opportunity to be part of an innovative global team.

Benefits

International working environment

Collaborative team

Challenging position

Qualifications

• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in construction or technical project management.
• Experience with utility-scale PV/wind project execution under project finance structures.
• 3+ years of renewable energy experience; lender technical due diligence; owner's engineer workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support during elaboration, highlight local requirements, review and approve contracts and schedules.
• Organize and lead kick-off meetings with suppliers and contractors, define actions, log actions.
• Conduct weekly meetings with main contractors to monitor progress and develop recovery plans.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Team Management

Technical Due Diligence

Education

Master's Degree in Engineering

Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Project Manager role at Scatec ASA. Scatec ASA is a frontrunner in renewable energy that has actively sought early entry into new markets globally. Since its establishment in ****, the company has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar power plants and continues to deepen its market position across the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The company values a competent global workforce and strives to deliver competitive, sustainable renewable energy worldwide while protecting the environment and improving quality of life.

Main purpose of position

We are looking for a Project Manager in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team and work towards the vision "Improving our future".

Main Responsibilities

• Support during elaboration, highlight local requirements, review and approve contracts and schedules; be part of negotiations and evaluations, and perform due diligence.
• Organize and lead kick-off meetings with suppliers and contractors, define actions, log actions, and set regular weekly follow-up meetings.
• Conduct weekly meetings with main contractors to monitor progress, discuss critical tasks, plan future activities, and develop recovery plans.
• Follow up and coordinate internally all deliverables that Scatec must provide to contractors, ensuring they are available as planned (licenses, permits, engineering inputs, drawings, technical specifications, free‑issued materials, etc.).
• Report deviations to the Project Manager / Project Director.
• Recruit and manage the team in the country according to the project organization chart, establishing a strong and efficient management team for the execution phase.
• In cooperation with the Site Manager, manage health and safety, environmental management, security, logistics and warehouse, quality control, document control, progress measurement of site activities, and community liaison (including grievance response).
• Ensure basic services at the site (security, entrance control, office facilities, vehicles) and manage the associated budget if delegated.
• Evaluate variation order claims from suppliers and contractors, approve or request approval to the Project Manager, and support follow‑up of variation orders or other claims towards the SPV.
• Continuously evaluate project KPI’s to ensure positive performance and identify early risks related to schedule and budget overruns.
• Manage risks and opportunities proactively with mitigations and monitoring.
• Follow guidelines and prescribed structures as outlined by the operating system and secure successful implementation during structuring and execution of the projects.
• Provide continuous input toward improvement and optimization of the operating system.
• Manage phase close‑out at the site, contractor demobilization, onboarding of the O&M team, and handover of activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical / Electronical, Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in construction or technical project management.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and project reporting.
• Experience with utility‑scale PV / wind project execution under project finance structures.
• Project Management Certificate (ideal).
• 3+ years of renewable energy experience; lender technical due diligence; owner's engineer workstreams.
• Exposure to high‑voltage networks and sub‑stations.
• Based in Cape Town and able to travel to site frequently.

Personal characteristics

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, share information openly and honestly.
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro‑activeness, prioritize, and work independently.
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, challenge, learn quickly, take initiative, and adapt.
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, share responsibilities, compromise, and maintain a can‑do attitude.

Additional role expectations

• Advanced understanding of basic electrical design and operation of LV/HV and DC/AC systems, distribution and transmission networks, and the physical aspects of renewable energy systems (solar, wind).
• Knowledge of planning, commissioning, testing, and grid‑code compliance.
• Expert understanding of all relevant contracts (EPC, FIM, O&M, grid connection, PPA, etc.) and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Ability to understand and mitigate risk to project programme, quality and cost, relative to the project baseline and Scatec's minimum requirements.
• Effective communication with other departments, external parties such as suppliers, contractors, lenders, and O&M, building trust and confidence in our abilities.

Benefits

• Scatec offers a challenging and interesting position within a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment.
• You will be part of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Equal opportunity employer

Scatec is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on merit, competence and business need. Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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