Senior Project Manager – Wheeling (Renewable Energy)

Engineered Sourcing

Job Location:

Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Engineered Sourcing is partnering with a leading commercial & industrial (C&I) clean energy developer to appoint a highly experienced Senior Project Manager Wheeling in South Africa.

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of wheeling and captive energy projects ensuring they are executed safely on time within budget and to the highest technical and regulatory standards.

Role Overview

As Senior Project Manager Wheeling you will be the primary point of accountability for:

Full project lifecycle: initiation planning execution and handover
Project organisation schedule adherence and budget management
EPC and subcontractor management
Compliance with South African regulations utility requirements and internal standards
HSE leadership quality assurance and stakeholder satisfaction
You will work closely with Business Development Technical Legal Asset Management O&M teams as well as clients utilities and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation & Planning

Support Business Development during commercial negotiations providing technical financial and construction-related input
Source and evaluate EPC quotations; negotiate and finalise EPC contracts on favorable terms
Support negotiation of PPAs and Lease Agreements with cross-functional teams
Define project scope objectives deliverables timelines and resource plans
Conduct Operational Risk Assessments (ORA) and implement mitigation strategies
Contribute to project financial planning including cashflow projections
Review and align electrical mechanical and civil quality plans with technical teams
Secure all necessary permits and licenses (e.g. NERSA distribution companies utilities) in line with South African regulations

Project Execution & Delivery

Lead execution of EPC contracts coordinating internal stakeholders and third-party contractors
Implement robust project management tools and methodologies to control scope time cost and quality
Manage change control processes for scope schedule and budget ensuring timely approvals
Collaborate with Technical teams on design reviews structural calculations and quality plan implementation
Monitor construction progress budget performance and HSE compliance; prepare accurate status and KPI reports
Drive a strong HSE culture on-site and support internal and external audits
Maintain complete and auditable project documentation (reports inspections risk registers approvals)

Project Closure & Handover

Oversee commissioning activities and ensure full commissioning documentation from EPC contractors
Finalise all construction documentation and manage a smooth handover to Asset Management and O&M teams
Conduct post-project reviews including performance analysis and lessons learned
Monitor customer satisfaction post-handover and address any outstanding issues

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Minimum 8 years experience in managerial roles on construction/EPC projects
Demonstrable experience in wheeling projects and utility approval processes
Experience in captive energy or PV power plant projects
Strong familiarity with South African energy regulations and utility interfaces
Experience working in multinational matrixed environments
High awareness of cultural legal and regulatory diversity

Preferred

Project management certifications: PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent
Previous experience in renewable energy project management particularly solar PV

Skills & Competencies

In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations and quality standards
Strong commercial and financial acumen (budgeting financial analysis cost control)
Advanced negotiation skills with clients EPCs subcontractors vendors authorities and utilities
Proven leadership and team management capabilities
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software/tools
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)

Why Consider This Role

Lead high-impact renewable energy projects that support decarbonization and energy security in South Africa
Gain deep exposure to wheeling frameworks PPAs and utility interfaces
Work closely with experienced multidisciplinary teams across engineering commercial and operations
Play a visible role in scaling commercial & industrial clean energy solutions

Benefits

21 working days of paid annual vacation.
Private health care for you and your dependents
Reimbursement of business expenses and travel costs
Corporate Connectivity / Mobile Allowance

Required Skills:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field Minimum 8 years experience in managerial roles on construction/EPC projects Demonstrable experience in wheeling projects and utility approval processes Experience in captive energy or PV power plant projects

Required Education:

Engineered Sourcing is partnering with a leading commercial & industrial (C&I) clean energy developer to appoint a highly experienced Senior Project Manager Wheeling in South Africa.This is a strategic leadership role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of wheeling and captive energy projects e...