Senior Project Manager(Solar and BESS)

SET Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Consulting is looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage project costs and schedules, and handle contract and stakeholder management from award through to commercial operation. A strong background in renewable energy projects, with 5-12 years of experience, and proficiency in project management tools are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing medium-to-large EPC projects.
• Experience in renewable energy, power, or industrial infrastructure is ideal.
• Proven track record managing projects from contract award to COD.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage project costs, cash flow, and scheduling.
• Administer EPC and subcontractor contracts and manage claims.

Skills

Project Leadership

Cost Management

Schedule Control

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

MS Project

Primavera

Excel

Education

Degree or technical diploma in a relevant field

Postgraduate/project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Market-related Package

Western Cape or Pretoria

Role Purpose

A renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects for commercial, industrial, and small IPP clients. The role is accountable for project execution, cost and schedule control, contract administration, and stakeholder management from award through to commercial operation.

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Project Leadership & Execution: Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning; establish execution plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Cost, Schedule & Risk Control: Manage project costs, cash flow, scheduling, critical path analysis, and implement proactive risk mitigation.
• Contract & Stakeholder Management: Administer EPC and subcontractor contracts, manage claims and negotiations, and act as primary client and stakeholder contact.
• Construction & Commissioning Oversight: Oversee site mobilisation, QA/QC, safety compliance, and support testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Reporting & Governance: Maintain accurate project reporting, documentation, and lessons‑learned processes; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or technical diploma in a relevant field; postgraduate/project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) advantageous.
• 5–12 years’ experience managing medium‑to‑large EPC projects, ideally in renewable energy, power, or industrial infrastructure.
• Proven track record managing C&I and small IPP Solar PV or BESS projects from contract award to COD.
• Strong financial, contractual, and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera, Excel, and project document management systems.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and valid driver’s license.