Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager 

Market-related Package

Western Cape or Pretoria

Role Purpose

A renewable energy organisation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects for commercial, industrial, and small IPP clients. The role is accountable for project execution, cost and schedule control, contract administration, and stakeholder management from award through to commercial operation.

Key Responsibilities (Summary)

• Project Leadership & Execution: Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning; establish execution plans, budgets, schedules, and risk registers.

• Cost, Schedule & Risk Control: Manage project costs, cash flow, scheduling, critical path analysis, and implement proactive risk mitigation.

• Contract & Stakeholder Management: Administer EPC and subcontractor contracts, manage claims and negotiations, and act as primary client and stakeholder contact.

• Construction & Commissioning Oversight: Oversee site mobilisation, QA/QC, safety compliance, and support testing, commissioning, and handover.

• Reporting & Governance: Maintain accurate project reporting, documentation, and lessons-learned processes; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or technical diploma in a relevant field; postgraduate/project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2) advantageous

• 5–12 years’ experience managing medium-to-large EPC projects, ideally in renewable energy, power, or industrial infrastructure

• Proven track record managing C&I and small IPP Solar PV or BESS projects from contra
  

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