Senior Solar Project Manager (10MW+) – Pretoria

Handpicked Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for a prominent solar company in Pretoria. This position entails full lifecycle project management of large-scale Solar PV projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in project management, excellent communication skills, and a solid background in renewable energy technologies. This role requires travel to project sites and a proactive approach in managing client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience within the solar, engineering, construction, or EPC environment.
• Proven experience managing Solar PV projects of 10MW+ (minimum 5MW).
• Strong knowledge of renewable energy technologies, Solar PV systems, and BESS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of renewable energy projects from initiation to completion.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs.

Skills

Project management in solar energy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager for a prominent solar company in Pretoria. This position entails full lifecycle project management of large-scale Solar PV projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in project management, excellent communication skills, and a solid background in renewable energy technologies. This role requires travel to project sites and a proactive approach in managing client relationships.