Project Manager (Electrical/Energy)

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Johannesburg to manage key client projects involving electrical engineering and renewable energy. The ideal candidate will coordinate project timelines, manage budgets, and ensure project completion per standards. Applicants should have a relevant degree and significant experience in the domain, with strong communication and project management skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of proven work experience in managing electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Previous track record in successfully generating new business.
• Experience with managing contracts using FIDIC, NEC and GCC.
• Experience with contracts using FIDIC, NEC and GCC.
• Proven track record in generating new business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects on time, within budget and scope.
• Prepare reports for senior management regarding the project status.
• Lead proposals and interact with clients.
• Lead client interactions, proposals and tendering; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Electrical engineering

Budgeting

Time management

Business development

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech (Electrical)

Professional Registrations as Pr Eng / Pr Tech (ECSA)

SACPCMP qualification or similar

Tools

Digsilent Power factory

Etap

Retic Master

PLSCAD

Project management software tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage the organisation of key client projects. As our project manager, your job will be to coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. You will be the go‑to person for everything involving a project's organization and timeline.

Project managers should have a background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis. You should be an excellent communicator and comfortable managing multiple tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects from the concept study phase, through feasibility studies, detail design, execution, and commissioning.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and manage project progress.
• Prepare reports for senior management regarding the status of the project.
• Lead and prepare proposals and interact with clients and client requirements
• Electrical engineering and design during all project phases according to client, national and international standards.
• Assessing client/ project electrical engineering requirements.
• Prepare concept design and the ability to objectively evaluate both technically and commercially, different options based on project objectives/requirements.
• Cost estimation of electrical engineering scope of work, including equipment and construction costs.
• Proposals, Expression of interests and tendering.
• Management of multi‑disciplinary projects from inception to close out.
• Budgetary and financial responsibility for projects.
• Collaborate with local and international teams.
• Proposals, Expression of interests and tendering.

Key Requirements:

• BSc/BEng/BTech (Electrical)
• Professional Registrations as Pr Eng / Pr Tech (ECSA)
• SACPCMP qualification or similar (advantageous)
• 10 to 15 years of proven work experience (consulting) in managing electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects (solar PV and/or wind)
• Previous track record in successfully generating new business.
• PMBOK knowledge
• Experience with project management software tools
• Candidate must have experience in the following design software: Digsilent Power factory, Etap, Retic Master and PLSCAD / PLSCAD Tower
• Must have Experience with managing contracts using FIDIC, NEC and GCC

Hire Resolve is a top‑tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.

Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior‑level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us at [e-mail]
• Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Lauren Le Roux, Kyla van der Westhuizen, Kaylee Kemm, Cailin Hunt or Ashleigh Whitehead on LinkedIn.