Senior Project Manager Lead - Johannesburg
Senior Project Manager Lead - Johannesburg
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
ENVIRONMENT:
Be part of something powerful! A fast-growing Solar Consultancy is on the hunt for a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to take the lead on cutting-edge solar PV projects across South this high-impact role youll act as the Principal Agent/Owners Engineer driving projects across all sectors from concept to completion. Youll play a key role in both early-stage development and feasibility shaping the future of renewable energy in the region. To thrive in this role youll need a technical qualification (BSc Eng BTech or PMP Certification) and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in project or construction management within the engineering renewable energy or built environment sectors. If youre ready to lead with purpose this is your moment. This role is based in Johannesburg with national travel expected.
DUTIES:
- Lead the full solar PV project lifecycle from feasibility through to construction and commissioning
- Manage multiple solar PV projects acting as Principal Agent / Owners Engineer
- Coordinate project meetings milestone tracking and contractor claims
- Conduct site visits for feasibility assessments and construction quality checks
- Support the commercial team with feasibility assessments including site inspections layout reviews and Capex modelling.
- Review detailed designs drawings datasheets and calculations
- Ensure compliance with project specs local standards and contractual obligations
- Liaise with client-side professionals (QSs architects engineers)
- Participate in contract negotiations and supplier due diligence
- Lead EPC tendering evaluation and supplier selection
- Track key project deliverables and update internal systems
- Produce technical and construction progress reports
- Capture and document lessons learned and best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
Technical qualification: BSc Eng B Tech or PMP Certification
- Minimum 5 years experience in project management or construction management within the engineering renewable energy or built environment sectors
- Confident presenter and stakeholder manager
Preferred / Advantageous:
- Solar PV engineering or EPC experience especially in the C&I market
- Electrical qualification or Wiremans License
- Experience with JBCC Minor Works or Principal Building Agreements
- Familiarity with PV system components (electrical & mechanical)
- Solar PV design or draughting experience
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Experience in consultancy Lenders TA Owners Engineering or Construction Monitoring
ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented proactive and self-managing
- Able to operate independently while collaborating with internal teams
- Adaptable to the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy in South Africa
- A great communicator with a passion for clean energy solutions
While we would really like to respond to every application should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here e-mail a Word copy of your CV to and mention the reference number of the job.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
