Project Manager jobs in South Africa

A leading renewable energy developer in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a flagship Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project supplying power to major infrastructure facilities. The role requires strong EPC project leadership, deep familiarity with NEC contracts, and the ability to coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams across design, construction, and commissioning.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Project Manager will be accountable for the full project life cycle — ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all contractual and technical requirements.

• Develop and manage the detailed project execution plan, schedule (MS Project/Primavera), and resource requirements.

• Align all activities with approved scope, cost, and quality standards.

• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.

• Track progress using Earned Value Management and maintain accurate forecasts.

• Lead or support the NEC Project Manager function (as delegated).

• Manage early warnings, compensation events, and change processes.

• Maintain precise contractual correspondence and record‑keeping.

• Support the Project Director with negotiations and commercial matters.

• Implement and maintain the project risk register with proactive mitigation plans.

• Enforce adherence to environmental and OHS management systems on‑site.

• Oversee QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with SANS/IEC and project standards.

• Escalate major risks, deviations, or issues to senior project leadership.

• Track expenditure and cash flow against approved budgets.

• Validate subcontractor claims, progress payments, and change orders.

• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and variance reports.

• Support financial governance and audit readiness.

• Manage day‑to‑day operational interactions with the client.

• Coordinate with EPC contractors, consultants, and authorities for permits and inspections.

• Support stakeholder engagement and community relationship management.

• Ensure effective meeting administration, minutes, and action follow‑ups.

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and risk logs.

• Maintain updated drawings, submittals, quality dossiers, and commissioning records.

• Provide accurate data for senior‑level reporting.

• Capture lessons learned and manage project close‑out documentation.

• Proven EPC project management experience in solar PV, BESS, or hybrid systems.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contract administration (early warnings, compensation events, programme management).

• Solid technical understanding of PV, BESS, grid integration, and electrical construction.

• Advanced planning, scheduling, and cost‑control capability.

• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Working knowledge of HSE and QA/QC systems in construction environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.

• 7–10 years experience managing large EPC or infrastructure projects.

• Practical experience with NEC contract frameworks is essential.

• Certification such as PMP, PrEng, or PrTechEng is advantageous.

• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera and project cost‑control tools.

• Experience in renewable energy or power infrastructure preferred.

• Strong safety, compliance, and quality orientation.