Solar Construction Project Co-ordinator

AltGen South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager in South Africa to coordinate significant solar projects under one global contract. The role requires strong logistics management, interface risk understanding, and experience with international standards in renewable projects. Ideal candidates will have proven success in complex engagements and a comprehensive approach to contract management. This full-time position supports projects across Africa, ensuring cohesive execution and communication among Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex interface engagements.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC risk management.
• Background in solar or renewable infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects under one global EPC contract.
• Manage logistics and interface risks.
• Ensure Project Managers are informed of impacting changes.

Skills

FIDIC risk management

Complex interface management

Solar project management

Understanding of international lender requirements

Logistics and importation arrangements

Job description

Our client is about to reach financial close on a significant GW solar programme. This role is the key to the coordination of all the projects that will be constructed simultaneously under one global EPC contract.

The ideal candidate is an experienced Project Manager who is able to manage logistics, interface risks, arrange schedule updates to ensure that any changes made to one schedule do not impact on others, provide overall input to commercial and contract considerations, and above all, ensure that all Project Managers responsible for individual projects are appraised on goings on other projects that may impact their project.

Your resume will highlight a strong understanding of:

• FIDIC risk management and contract management understanding
• Strong success in managing complex interface engagements
• Solar or other renewable or power related infrastructure projects
• Understanding of international lender requirements and global HSE and ESG standards
• Logistics, INCO terms and importation arrangements

Our client offers a full time appointment and beyond the initial programme roll out you will provide support across the African continent to other projects in regions as disparate as Senegal, Sierre Leone, Egypt and Tunisia.