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Job summary
A renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead utility-scale Solar PV projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, 10+ years of project management experience, and significant knowledge of the EPC or IPP frameworks. You'll oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with national standards while managing timelines, budgets, and teams. This contract role offers potential future opportunities in the growing renewable energy sector.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ project management experience, with at least 5 years in utility-scale PV.
- Proven track record in EPC or IPP project environments in South Africa.
- Experience working with Eskom and/or municipal grid authorities is highly beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Full ownership of EPC / IPP solar PV project execution from site mobilisation to grid connection.
- Manage and coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
- Lead cross-functional teams including contractors, consultants, engineers, and HSE.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality metrics.
- Conduct regular site visits and oversee construction progress.
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking South African Senior Project Managers with deep expertise in managing utility-scale Solar PV projects under EPC or IPP frameworks . This is a 12 to 24month contract assignment and potential opportunities after the project – offering the opportunity to drive the execution of major renewable energy infrastructure projects in South Africa.
You will be responsible for overseeing all phases of project delivery, from mobilisation and construction to final commissioning, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
Full ownership of EPC / IPP solar PV project execution from site mobilisation to grid connection
Manage and coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
Lead cross-functional teams including contractors, consultants, engineers, and HSE
Monitor project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality metrics
Conduct regular site visits and oversee construction progress
Engage with stakeholders, landowners, utilities (e.g. Eskom), and regulatory bodies
Ensure project compliance with national standards, grid code, and permitting requirements
Report progress and risks to senior management and investors
Drive resolution of technical and operational challenges
Required Experience & Qualifications
Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) or Project Management
Minimum 10 years’ project management experience , with at least 5 years in utility-scale PV
Proven track record in EPC or IPP project environments in South Africa
Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera), and contract management
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience working with Eskom and / or municipal grid authorities is highly beneficial
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