Senior Renewable Energy PM – On-Site Leadership

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Manager for the Vereeniging region. You will lead end-to-end delivery of utility-scale solar and wind projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and safety while coordinating with site teams and EPC contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of renewables project management experience, and strong leadership with stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in renewable energy (solar or wind).
• PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of renewable energy projects in the Vereeniging region.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Oversee site selection, permitting, and environmental compliance processes.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders including landowners, local authorities, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate construction activities with site teams and EPC contractors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage project finances including cost control, invoicing, and payments.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide status updates to senior management.
• Facilitate project close-out activities and handover to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Renewable Energy Project Manager for the Vereeniging region. You will lead end-to-end delivery of utility-scale solar and wind projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and safety while coordinating with site teams and EPC contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of renewables project management experience, and strong leadership with stakeholder management.