Project Manager – Renewables – Johannesburg

Shift Pursuit (South Africa); Midrand; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects from planning through to completion in their Midrand office. The role requires managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholders across Solar PV, Wind, and/or BESS projects.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in project management within renewable energy, EPC, construction or infrastructure, with strong contract, risk, and commercial awareness. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• 8–10 years’ project management experience.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Experience within renewable energy, EPC, construction or infrastructure.
• Renewable Energy Experience: Solar PV, Wind Energy and/or BESS projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling and risk management.
• Sound commercial awareness and contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and close-out of renewable energy projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and reporting.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and clients.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure contractual, regulatory, quality and HSE compliance.
• Monitor project progress and report to key stakeholders.
• Support procurement, commissioning and project handover.
• Drive project performance and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership & decision-making

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Planning & organisation

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field

Job description

Introduction:

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead renewable energy projects from planning through to completion in their Midrand office. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, commercial, contractual and stakeholder management experience within the renewable energy, EPC, construction or infrastructure sector.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and close-out of renewable energy projects.


• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and reporting.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and clients.


• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.


• Ensure contractual, regulatory, quality and HSE compliance.


• Monitor project progress and report to key stakeholders.


• Support procurement, commissioning and project handover.


• Drive project performance and continuous improvement.


• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.


• 8–10 years’ project management experience.


• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.


• Experience within renewable energy, EPC, construction or infrastructure.


• Renewable Energy Experience:
  Proven experience delivering Solar PV, Wind Energy and/or BESS projects.
  
  
  
  • Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling and risk management.
  
  
  • Sound commercial awareness and contract management experience.
  
  

Key Skills:

• Leadership & decision-making.


• Stakeholder management.


• Commercial acumen.


• Planning & organisation.


• Problem-solving.


• Excellent communication.


• Results-driven approach.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.