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.
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
021 418 1750, quoting the
Ref: CTE027401. Connect with us on
www.communicate.co.za and
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