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Chief Operating Officer (Renewable Energy & Infrastructure)

Communicate Ct


Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Operating Officer to lead the delivery of large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This executive role requires a strategic leader who can unite multiple project teams drive operational excellence and ensure projects are delivered safely on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.



Job Description:
  • Lead and coordinate multiple project and construction workstreams
  • Drive project delivery performance and operational efficiency
  • Oversee programme schedules budgets and commercial performance
  • Ensure compliance with quality safety and regulatory standards
  • Manage contractor relationships and key stakeholder engagement
  • Establish clear governance reporting structures and performance metrics
  • Identify and mitigate operational and commercial risks

Skills & Experience:
  • Proven leadership experience on large-scale infrastructure energy or construction projects
  • Strong project integration programme management and commercial oversight skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • Strategic decisive and results-driven leadership style
  • Experience in renewable energy or major capital projects is advantageous
  • Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience
  • Minimum 8 years in a senior leadership or executive role

Qualification:
  • Degree in Engineering Construction Management Project Management
  • MBA or postgraduate qualification advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered


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Communicate Recruitment is Specialist recruitment company with a specialisation in Finance, IT and Engineering recruitment. Our aim is to partner with you and introduce you to great careers and exceptional candidates.

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