Senior PM, Renewable Energy Infra — Upington (Relocation)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Leave and sabbaticals

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects around Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee feasibility, site acquisition, EPC management, and handover, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineering degree, 8+ years in project management including renewables, and familiarity with PMP/PRINCE2, MS Project or Primavera P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of project management experience, 5+ years in renewables.
• Experience managing budgets > R100 million.
• Knowledge of solar and wind technologies.
• Familiarity with PMP or PRINCE2 and scheduling tools (MS Project/Primavera P6).
• Strong contract negotiation and leadership abilities.
• Excellent English; Afrikaans is a plus.
• Willingness to travel and work from Upington hub.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of large renewable energy projects.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, risk, and budgets.
• Oversee site selection, permitting, and EIA processes.
• Manage EPC contractors and ensure timelines.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Control costs and optimize resource usage.
• Engage stakeholders including government, communities, investors.
• Conduct site inspections and QA during construction.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management.
• Resolve complex project issues proactively.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects around Upington, Northern Cape. You will oversee feasibility, site acquisition, EPC management, and handover, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires an Electrical/Mechanical/Civil engineering degree, 8+ years in project management including renewables, and familiarity with PMP/PRINCE2, MS Project or Primavera P6.