Remote Solar Project Leader | Full Lifecycle Delivery

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Remote work culture focused on impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Solar Project Manager to lead a remote project execution team. You will manage end-to-end solar projects from planning through handover, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality. The role requires strong leadership and expertise in PV systems and interconnection processes.

The position is fully remote and demands excellent organizational skills to coordinate distributed teams and stakeholders in the renewable energy landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in renewable energy or construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of solar PV technology, grid interconnection processes, and applicable codes and standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of solar project lifecycle from feasibility to close-out.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external clients, suppliers, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and contractual obligations.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Report progress and status updates to leadership and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Remote work ability

Solar PV knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management OR related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Solar Project Manager to lead a remote project execution team. You will manage end-to-end solar projects from planning through handover, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality. The role requires strong leadership and expertise in PV systems and interconnection processes.

The position is fully remote and demands excellent organizational skills to coordinate distributed teams and stakeholders in the renewable energy landscape.