Senior Wind Project Director - Southern Africa

Envision Energy; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in South Africa is seeking a Project Director responsible for overseeing project delivery across multiple infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree and substantial experience in managing teams of Project Managers. The role emphasizes commercial management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful project execution. A safety-focused mindset and strong leadership capabilities are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Director on major infrastructure projects.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager before reaching Project Director level.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project delivery across projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure strong commercial understanding of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Commercial management

Risk assessment

Strong communication

Safety management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Job description

A leading energy company in South Africa is seeking a Project Director responsible for overseeing project delivery across multiple infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a master’s degree and substantial experience in managing teams of Project Managers. The role emphasizes commercial management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring successful project execution. A safety-focused mindset and strong leadership capabilities are essential for this position.