Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee all phases: FEED, EPC procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including EPC contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Technical Oversight

• Ensure integration of solar, wind, battery, electrolysis, ammonia synthesis, and utility systems.
• Collaborate with the Owners Engineer to validate FEED deliverables and technology selections.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and other safety reviews.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison for shareholders (CENEC, Mahlako, IDC), funders, and regulatory bodies.
• Support environmental permitting, community engagement, and government coordination.

Financial & Contractual Management

• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost control measures.
• Support financial close activities and ensure bankability of project documentation.
• Manage EPC procurement process and contract negotiations.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance

• Enforce rigorous HSE standards across all project phases.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain a project risk register.

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Ensure QA/QC protocols are followed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and provide regular updates to the Project Steering Committee.

Qualifications & Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or Project Management.
• 10+ years in large-scale industrial or energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in renewable energy, chemical, or hydrogen/ammonia plant development.
• Strong understanding of EPC/EPCM delivery models.

Preferred:

• Direct involvement in green ammonia or hydrogen projects.
• Familiarity with South African permitting and environmental regulations.
• Experience with international and multicultural teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and engineering software (AutoCAD).

Core Competencies:

• Strategic leadership and decision-making.
• Financial acumen and cost control.
• Technical integration and process optimization.
• Stakeholder management and communication.
• Risk and compliance oversight.
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