Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the energy solutions industry is looking to appoint a Project Manager who will be responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of project delivery across projects in Eastern Cape and surrounding areas

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for all projects from development through construction to handover.
• Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks.
• Serve as the primary interface with clients, teams, department heads, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution across all phases.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, safety, and schedule risks.
• Ensure strong commercial understanding of the project and contract requirements.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are understood, managed and aligned with the project strategy.
• Oversee cost control, budget adherence, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Lead the project team to safely deliver a project within schedule and budget.
• Ensure successful project execution in line with business, operational, and contractual commitments.
• Contribute actively to building and strengthening the project’s safety culture.
• Lead and manage the team the Projects team to ensure alignment and delivery on project goals.
• Mentor and develop team members, using local and past project knowledge to bring lessons learned and improve project performance.
• Build strong customer relationships to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage and resolve project issues or roadblocks promptly.
• Drive reporting and internal visibility for all projects to create insight led clarity across the business.

• Qualification in Project Management or equivalent is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager and leading teams
• Minimum 5 years’ experience on managing large projects with a strong focus on construction or energy projects
• Renewable energy sector and Southern Africa experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of people management, project management methodologies, and commercial management.
• Demonstrated courage to challenge, drive continuous improvement and maintain high performance standards.

• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Excellent commercial and contract management understanding.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Operational and strategic decision-making ability.
• High level of accountability, ownership, and execution discipline.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Safety-focused mindset with the ability to drive a positive safety culture.