Senior IPP Project Manager, Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with performance bonus

Company car allowance

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead renewable energy IPP developments in South Africa from our Polokwane office. The role blends site work with office coordination to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in energy project management, strong leadership, and in-depth knowledge of SA energy policies and IPP tendering. Hybrid work with site visits will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or related field; Master’s degree or PMP certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in project management within the energy sector, with IPPs/renewables focus.
• Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale energy projects from inception to completion.
• In-depth understanding of project finance, contract negotiation, and risk management in IPP context.
• Knowledge of South African energy policies, regulations, and IPP tendering processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera P6).
• Ability to travel and operate in a hybrid work setting, including site work.
• Experience managing budgets exceeding R100 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of IPP projects (solar, wind, and other generation tech) across SA.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Oversee site selection, permitting, environmental assessments, land acquisition.
• Manage relationships with government agencies, utilities, contractors, suppliers, communities.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, permits, and contracts.
• Lead and motivate project teams to deliver results.
• Manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, negotiation, and EPC contracts.
• Monitor progress, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Prepare and present status reports to senior management and investors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Primavera P6

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM related field

Master's degree (advantage)

PMP certification (advantage)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead renewable energy IPP developments in South Africa from our Polokwane office. The role blends site work with office coordination to deliver projects on time, within budget and to high safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in energy project management, strong leadership, and in-depth knowledge of SA energy policies and IPP tendering. Hybrid work with site visits will be required.