Project Director â Solar PV & BESS

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTE027401/MDa

Date posted:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a high-impact Project Director to lead a major Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage project powering critical infrastructure. This role owns the full project lifecycle — strategy, delivery, budget, risk, and stakeholder management — while guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, profitably, and on schedule.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Lead project strategy, governance, and high-level decision-making
Manage full P&L, forecasting, commercial risk, and NEC contract processes
Oversee engineering, design integration, and all EPC interfaces
Drive safety, quality, and environmental excellence
Build and motivate a high-performing project team
Act as the executive point of contact for the client, funders, and regulators
Resolve risks early and keep delivery on track using data-driven tools

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 10+ years managing large EPC or renewable-energy projects (20 MW+ ideal)
Strong NEC contract and claims-management experience
Proven financial, commercial, and risk-management capability
Expert stakeholder and team-leadership skills

Qualification:

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Industrial)
Postgrad in Project Management/Business preferred
Professionally Registered

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

Contact MALIEKA DAWOOD on , quoting the Ref: CTE027401.

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