Solar Projects Portfolio Manager

African Power Platform; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

African Power Platform in Cape Town seeks a Portfolio Manager - Solar Projects to lead owner-side delivery across a portfolio of utility-scale solar PV projects, including integrated battery storage where applicable, in South Africa.

You will manage the full project lifecycle from transaction through execution and handover, with line management and functional coordination of Project Managers, reporting to the Head of Solar.

Job description

Publishing date: 6 July 2026

Location: Cape Town, WC

Description: We are recruiting a Portfolio Manager - Solar Projects to lead owner-side delivery across a portfolio of utility-scale solar PV projects, including integrated battery storage where applicable, in South Africa.

The role carries owner-side accountability across the full project lifecycle: transaction, execution, commissioning, handover and the Defects Liability Period. It is primarily a portfolio role, with direct project management on selected projects where required, including the move from transaction into execution and the onboarding of project and site resources.

You will report to the Head of Solar. Depending on structure and project allocation, the role combines line management with functional coordination of Project Managers, alongside direct project management where needed.