Senior Renewable Energy Project Leader - Hybrid

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee the full lifecycle of large renewable energy projects, including conception, planning, execution, and close-out, with a focus on delivering sustainable energy solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive project management experience in energy, strong PM methodologies (PMBOK/Agile), and a track record handling budgets above 50 million ZAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in managing renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans with scope, goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead project teams and ensure high-performance delivery.
• Oversee procurement, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure regulatory and safety compliance across projects.
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and report to stakeholders and clients.
• Manage project budgets and financial reporting; drive value.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with government, community groups, and industry partners.
• Promote adoption of new technologies to improve delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Project Management

Master's degree (advantage)

PMP certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Manager for Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee the full lifecycle of large renewable energy projects, including conception, planning, execution, and close-out, with a focus on delivering sustainable energy solutions.

The role requires 8–10 years of progressive project management experience in energy, strong PM methodologies (PMBOK/Agile), and a track record handling budgets above 50 million ZAR.