Project Manager (Electrical/Energy)

Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee key client projects. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, and client interactions, requiring extensive electrical engineering experience and project management expertise. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years in managing renewable energy projects and proficiency in relevant design software. A competitive salary is offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of experience in managing electrical infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Experience with project management software tools.
• Knowledge of PMBOK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete projects on time within budget.
• Lead projects from inception to close out.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Budgeting

Analysis

Electrical engineering

Design software proficiency

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech (Electrical)

Professional Registrations as Pr Eng / Pr Tech (ECSA)

SACPCMP qualification

Tools

Digsilent Power factory

Etap

Retic Master

PLSCAD

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

We offer a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

To apply, please visit the Hire Resolve website or email us at [e-mail]. You can also connect with our team on LinkedIn.