Senior Renewable Energy Project Leader

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid and pension contributions

International travel opportunities

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Project Manager to spearhead large-scale projects from conception to commissioning from our Tembisa, Gauteng office. You will oversee all facets of project execution, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and technical excellence in a fast-paced energy landscape.

The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset with a proven track record in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and team leadership within renewables, including PV, wind and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 10 years of progressive project management experience, 5+ years in renewables.
• Experience managing projects with budgets over R100 million.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of large renewable energy projects (PV, wind, battery storage).
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, budgets, and resource strategies.
• Mentor project teams and foster high-performance culture.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and permits.
• Manage client, supplier, contractor, and regulator relationships.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, and vendor management.
• Provide regular status reports and manage scope changes.
• Ensure technical integrity and drive PM methodology improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Renewable Energy Project Manager to spearhead large-scale projects from conception to commissioning from our Tembisa, Gauteng office. You will oversee all facets of project execution, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and technical excellence in a fast-paced energy landscape.

The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset with a proven track record in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and team leadership within renewables, including PV, wind and