Project Manager

NIMA Recruitment; Prieska; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Prieska Power Reserve. This role involves overseeing all phases from planning to commissioning of the green ammonia facility, managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and engaging stakeholders. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in energy infrastructure and a strong grasp of project management tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, chemical, or hydrogen/ammonia plant development.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Prieska Power Reserve.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Serve as the primary liaison for shareholders and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk compliance oversight

Cost control

Technical integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Summary

The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Prieska Power Reserve, ensuring alignment with strategic, technical, financial, and sustainability goals. This includes oversight of permitting, design, construction, stakeholder engagement, and commissioning of the green ammonia facility and associated infrastructure.

Position Info

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee all phases: FEED, EPC procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including EPC contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure integration of solar, wind, battery, electrolysis, ammonia synthesis, and utility systems.
• Collaborate with the Owner’s Engineer to validate FEED deliverables and technology selections.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and other safety reviews.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for shareholders (CENEC, Mahlako, IDC), funders, and regulatory bodies.
• Support environmental permitting, community engagement, and government coordination.

Financial & Contractual Management

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures.
• Support financial close activities and ensure bankability of project documentation.
• Manage EPC procurement process and contract negotiations.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Enforce rigorous HSE standards across all project phases.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain a project risk register.

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Ensure QA / QC protocols are followed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide regular updates to the Project Steering Committee.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Project Management.
• 10+ years in large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, chemical, or hydrogen / ammonia plant development.
• Strong understanding of EPC / EPCM delivery models.

Preferred

• Direct involvement in green ammonia or hydrogen projects.
• Familiarity with South African permitting and environmental regulations.
• Experience with international and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and engineering software (AutoCAD).

Core Competencies

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Financial acumen and cost control.
• Technical integration and process optimization.
• Stakeholder management and communication.
• Risk and compliance oversight.

Reporting Line

Reports to Steering Committee and interfaces with the Owner’s Engineer, EPC contractors, shareholders, and regulatory authorities.

Key Deliverables

• Project master plan and updated schedules.
• Budget tracking and financial reports.
• Stakeholder communications and executive briefings.
• Compliance, safety, and quality documentation.
• Successful commissioning and handover of Phase 1.