Senior Renewable Energy Projects Lead - Hybrid Eastern Cape

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale renewable energy infrastructure in the Port Elizabeth region. You will manage the full project lifecycle from planning and permitting through construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with engineering, legal, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in energy or infrastructure PM, strong leadership and risk management skills, and familiarity with MS Project or Primavera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management in energy or infrastructure, focusing on renewable energy projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with large budgets and timelines.
• Strong understanding of PM methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with MS Project or Primavera.
• Knowledge of South African energy sector regulations is desirable.
• Ability to travel within the Eastern Cape region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of renewable energy projects from conception to completion.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, budget, schedule, and resources.
• Oversee procurement and contract negotiations with suppliers and contractors.
• Manage project execution to meet timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, legal, finance, and external stakeholders including government agencies and investors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide regular reports on status, risks, and issues to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Construction Management / Business Administration

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale renewable energy infrastructure in the Port Elizabeth region. You will manage the full project lifecycle from planning and permitting through construction, commissioning, and handover, coordinating with engineering, legal, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in energy or infrastructure PM, strong leadership and risk management skills, and familiarity with MS Project or Primavera.