Senior Solar Project Manager - Lead Large-Scale Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solar Power Project Manager to lead large-scale solar projects across South Africa from Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will drive the project lifecycle from conception to commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality standards.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, legal and finance teams, manage stakeholder relationships, assess risks, and report to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 7 years in project management with solar/renewable energy exposure.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of solar project development and execution.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, legal and finance.
• Manage external stakeholders including clients, suppliers and regulators.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor progress and present status reports to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement of PM processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team coordination

Risk management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solar Power Project Manager to lead large-scale solar projects across South Africa from Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will drive the project lifecycle from conception to commissioning, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and high quality standards.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, legal and finance teams, manage stakeholder relationships, assess risks, and report to senior management.