Project Manager (330 MW Solar Project)

Energy Vault; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks an experienced Project Manager for a large-scale solar project in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This role encompasses supervising all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations, and leading diverse teams for successful project execution. Candidates must hold a tertiary engineering qualification and demonstrate extensive experience in managing solar projects in South Africa.

Benefits

Project Performance Bonus

High-level strategic exposure within a respected IPP

Opportunity to manage large utility-scale solar projects

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing large-scale solar projects in South Africa.
• Strong command of EPC contract structures and project execution methodologies.
• Ability to lead diverse on-site teams and interface confidently with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, and reporting from development through to take-over.
• Act as the primary interface with EPC contractors, ensuring project quality and timeline.
• Manage project documentation, milestone certification, and stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Project Management

EPC Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Reporting Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, or related field

Job description

Overview

A sought after IPP is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the execution of a 330 MW solar project in Secunda, Mpumalanga. This is a high-impact, role responsible for managing all phases of the project lifecycle—from pre-financial close through to construction, commissioning, and final handover. The role acts as Owner’s Representative under the EPC contract and ensures alignment with PPA obligations, lender requirements, and internal governance procedures.

This role is open to South African ID holders only

What You’ll Do

• Lead project planning, execution, and reporting from development through to taking-over, in accordance with internal procedures and stakeholder agreements.
• Act as the primary interface with EPC contractors, suppliers, consultants, Eskom, and site-based teams to ensure quality, budget, and timeline targets are achieved.
• Oversee EPC contract negotiation, execution, and compliance; support O&M contract finalisation.
• Manage project documentation, milestone certification, stakeholder reporting, and variation claims.
• Coordinate all due diligence inputs (technical, legal, insurance) required for financial close.
• Monitor compliance with land lease agreements, ESMS, ED obligations, and relevant statutory permits (EIA, water use, building).
• Supervise site-based personnel including HSE, QA/QC, environmental officers, and commissioning teams.
• Manage the Construction Management Agreement (MSA) and ensure alignment with all related contracts (PPA, DuCOSA, CTA, Self-Build, etc.).
• Conduct progress meetings, manage punch lists, and oversee project closeout and document handover.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, or related field.
• SACPCMP registration preferred.
• Proven track record managing large-scale solar projects in South Africa.
• Strong command of EPC contract structures, lender obligations, and project execution methodologies.
• Ability to lead diverse on-site teams and interface confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, assertive, and detail-oriented with excellent reporting and planning skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to manage one of the largest utility-scale solar projects in the Free State.
• High-level strategic exposure within a respected IPP.
• Full-cycle project ownership.
• Multicultural, performance-driven team environment.
• Project Performance Bonus.

Please note: Should you not hear back from us within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful