Project Manager

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in South Africa is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the management and performance of Renewable Energy Projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, at least 3 years of project management experience in the renewable sector, and strong technical skills. This role includes preparing quotations, coordinating tenders, and managing site personnel. Competencies in project management software and certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Project Manager in the Renewable sector.
• Practical site construction experience is essential.
• Must have a high-level understanding of PMBOK.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall performance of allocated projects.
• Prepare quotations and budget quotations for projects.
• Coordinate and negotiate tenders with clients.

Skills

Computer Literate

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree / National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Project Management

Certified training in PMBOK

PMP or Project Management Degree

SACPCMP registration

ECSA registration

Tools

IFS

Primavera

MS Projects

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Project Manager is responsible for the management and overall performance of allocated projects.

Key Tasks:

• Preparing quotations, budget quotations for projects in South Africa & Africa (EPC).
• Submit and present proposal/tender to client/consultants.
• Coordinate and negotiate tender with client/consultants.
• Project Managing on Renewable Energy Projects. These projects range from 100kVA Rural installation to 200MW utility-scale projects.
• Project
• Work with Engineering division (Renewables Department).
• Prepare Cash flow, Cost control schedules, and project
• Control delay and disruption notifications according to the
• Manage Solar installation site
• Writing and verify function specifications for the
• Manage site manager and site personnel (Technical and Construction).
• Project planning on all
• Handover and closeout of
• Prepared to travel and work on site and other African countries.

Qualifications:

• Degree / National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Project Management
• Certified training in PMBOK
• PMP or Project Management Degree will be
• SACPCMP registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr. CPM) or Professional Construction Manager (Pr. CM) will be
• ECSA registration will be
• Formal training in related contract management (ECC & PSC or others as required).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Project Manager in the Renewable
• Practical site construction experience will be
• Project Engineer experience will be
• Must have a high-level understanding of PMBOK

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of project management principals in terms of the
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS
• Thorough knowledge on contract management and contract
• Thorough understanding of project
• Good knowledge of regulatory and safety
• Thorough understanding of business
• Thorough understanding of business processes and organizational

Skills:

• Computer Literate (Word, Excel)
• Computer Systems (IFS, Primavera, MS Projects, Project Management Collaboration Platforms)
• Be able to communicate
• Be technically

Behaviours/Personal Attributes:

• High degree of integrity and loyalty
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate
• Enthusiastic, brings energy and is always
• Able to accept personal accountability and driving accountability in
• Able to think
• Able to articulate and maintain the vision and
• A team player and able to generate team spirit and
• Able to establish and maintain allocated stakeholder
• Have foresight to anticipate opportunities and
• Methodical, with good attention to
• Open-minded, open to new ideas, flexible to client, team, and organisational

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.