Senior Renewable Energy Project Lead - Global Impact

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Pension fund

Travel opportunities

Sustainability impact

Company culture

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Project Manager in Gauteng to drive large-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects from concept to commissioning. Based in Tembisa, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and deliver results on time.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Engineering/PM or MBA, 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in renewables, and PMP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, MBA or related field.
• At least 10 years in project management with 5+ years in renewables.
• Experience managing projects > R100 million.
• Knowledge of PV, wind, BESS and development cycles.
• PMP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, storage).
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Lead and mentor project teams and foster high performance.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and environmental permits.
• Manage client, supplier, contractor, and regulatory relationships.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor management.
• Monitor progress and report status; manage scope changes.
• Ensure quality and technical integrity of deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, MBA or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Project Manager in Gauteng to drive large-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects from concept to commissioning. Based in Tembisa, you will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and deliver results on time.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Engineering/PM or MBA, 10+ years in project management with 5+ years in renewables, and PMP or equivalent certification.