Job Description

We are seeking a Project Director: Renewable Energy with experience in large-scale project execution, stakeholder management, and portfolio leadership across solar, wind, and energy storage.

Please see the detailed requirements below.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management:

• • Direct a portfolio of renewable energy projects through all phases from construction to operations
  • Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance and risks
  • Align project delivery with strategic and regulatory targets (REIPPPP, IRP)
  • Oversee smooth transition from financial close to execution
  • Support negotiation of EPC and PPA agreements

• Project Oversight & Leadership:

• • Lead cross-functional teams (project managers, engineers, contractors)
  • Manage entire project lifecycle including procurement, construction, and COD
  • Ensure compliance with EPC, PPA, and O&M contract terms
  • Engage with Eskom, DMRE, NERSA, communities, and environmental bodies
  • Monitor construction for cost, schedule, and quality control
  • Oversee project close-out and operational readiness

• Risk & Compliance:

• • Identify and mitigate project and portfolio risks
  • Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements
  • Promote ESG, B-BBEE, and localisation targets
  • Report on progress, risks, and results to executives

• Financial & Team Management:

• • Manage budgets, cash flow, and funding models
  • Collaborate on investor reporting and ROI tracking
  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team
  • Coordinate input across legal, technical, commercial, and O&M teams

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• MBA, SACPCMP, PMP, or Prince2 certification (advantageous)
• 10+ years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, 5+ in renewables
• Proven success managing multiple utility-scale energy projects
• Knowledge of REIPPPP, EIA, permitting, and SA energy policy
• Experienced in EPC contract management (FIDIC, NEC)
• Commercial, strategic, and regulatory acumen
• Skilled in MS Project, Primavera, and ERP systems
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Attributes

• Passion for renewable energy
• Diligent, resilient, agile, and determined under pressure
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as required