Job Description

Renewable Energy - Project Manager - Cape Town
A leading South African renewable energy project developer and delivery platform is seeking a Project Manager with a proven track record of at least 10 years post-graduate experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. The role will be based in Cape Town and will involve managing the delivery of Wind or Solar PV energy projects across South Africa.
Currently, 500MW of projects are secured under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with private offtakers and are financed through a limited recourse project finance structure. Additional projects are expected to be secured through government tenders and private offtake agreements in the short to medium term.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager will be a key part of the Procurement and Construction Management team, responsible for delivering Wind and Solar PV projects from Financial Close to Commercial Operation Date (COD) and beyond. Responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day aspects of OEM Supply & Installation and EPC Contracts with the support of the Owner's Engineer (OE) and other service providers.
• Assisting in drafting and tracking Contract Notifications, Claims, and Variation Orders in line with project timelines.
• Scheduling and chairing monthly project progress meetings and other ad hoc meetings.
• Managing ad hoc service providers for specific project tasks.
• Working alongside the OE in commissioning and receipt of the facility from the OEM and/or EPC Contractors.
• Overseeing the handover to the O&M Contractor and ensuring successful bringing into service.
• Managing the close-out of Supply and Install and EPC Contracts after the Defects Notification Period (DNP).

EXPERIENCE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• BSc Engineering degree/diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) OR BSc Building Science/Quantity Surveying degree/diploma.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a contract/project management environment, with at least 3 years in construction management of large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Renewable energy experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to understand and implement construction contracts.
• Proven programme, construction, and contract management experience.
• Experience in writing contractual communications.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of enthusiasm, motivation, and proactive decision-making.
• Technical competence and strong administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritize between daily problem-solving and long-term project objectives.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Service-driven and able to develop sustainable relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable to change.
• Strong motivator and self-starter, with experience in implementing practical solutions.
• Detail-oriented and commercially focused.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Resilient team player with the ability to work under pressure.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV for consideration.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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