Senior Project Manager South Africa

Hdf Energy; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Project Manager to drive complex renewable energy projects. You will lead project management efforts, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while optimizing costs. The role demands strong leadership and adaptability in dynamic environments, with a commitment to sustainability. Join us to play a key role in the energy transition across Africa and Europe.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Opportunity to work on renewable projects

Role in combating climate change

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex projects in the renewable energy sector.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and manage project budgets.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects, optimizing processes through agile methodologies.
• Manage project cost estimates and secure necessary approvals.
• Oversee project phases up to financial closing ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Collaboration

Job description

Location : Johannesburg(flexibility to travel within Africa and Europe)

Join HDF Energy, a global pioneer in hydrogen power, and help drive the energy transition.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex projects in the renewable energy sector, leveraging agile methodologies to optimize processes and outcomes.

Management of complex projects

• Managing project cost estimates and identifying budget optimization opportunities.
• Preparing and obtaining approval for administrative and environmental permit applications.
• Organizing consultation processes with local authorities and stakeholders to secure the necessary approvals.
• Developing and maintaining the project development schedule, ensuring key milestones are met.

Development & Operational follow-up

• Overseeing the project development phase up to financial closing.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental commitments at every stage.
• Coordinating all internal and external stakeholders (technical teams, finance, legal, local partners, etc.).
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of project management tools and processes within HDF.

Your key strengths for success in this role

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills when engaging with internal stakeholders, authorities, and local partners.
• Strong sense of organization and priority management, with a focus on meeting deadlines and project milestones.
• Analytical mindset and proven problem-solving abilities, anticipating risks and identifying effective solutions.
• High level of adaptability in complex and fast-changing environments.
• Strong collaboration skills, fostering a positive and productive team dynamic.

Clear results-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality.

• Ability to perform under pressure with resilience and maintain focus during critical project phases.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and fast-growing company committed to combating climate change.
• Work on cutting-edge hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
• Play a key role in the sustainable energy transformation of a strategic African country.