Renewable Energy Project Manager – Hybrid (Port Elizabeth)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Development opportunities

Annual leave

Travel allowance

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead solar and wind initiatives in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will oversee all lifecycle stages from feasibility through handover, coordinating with EPC teams, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong technical understanding of renewable energy systems, excellent leadership, and a proven ability to work in hybrid/remote setups.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in project management, with at least 3 years in renewables.
• End-to-end EPC project management experience.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of renewable energy projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling and execution.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments and environmental impact analyses.
• Secure permits, licenses and regulatory approvals.
• Oversee EPC activities, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Manage project risks, issues, changes and mitigations.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external contractors, consultants and government agencies.
• Monitor progress, performance and financials; report to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to quality specs.
• Facilitate effective communication among participants.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead solar and wind initiatives in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will oversee all lifecycle stages from feasibility through handover, coordinating with EPC teams, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong technical understanding of renewable energy systems, excellent leadership, and a proven ability to work in hybrid/remote setups.