Hydropower Opportunities - Sub-Saharan Africa

Reference: DAMS/AFRICA/2027_1778856615

Hydropower Opportunities - Sub-Saharan Africa

A leading international contractor has recently been awarded a major hydropower project in Sub Saharan Africa and later this year preparing to mobilise key personnel for project delivery.

We are currently seeking experienced professionals for several senior positions across the project team. These opportunities are expected to commence towards the end of 2026 and will suit candidates with ideally strong hydropower project experience across Sub-Saharan Africa

Open Positions

Project / Construction Managers

  • Minimum 15 years of hydropower experience
  • Civil Engineering background required
  • Proven experience delivering large-scale hydropower projects through construction phase
  • Strong leadership and contractor management capabilities
  • Experience working on EPC projects in remote or complex environments preferred

Engineering / Design Managers

  • Minimum 10 years of hydropower experience
  • Civil Engineering background required
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and design coordination on hydropower projects
  • Strong interface management between design, construction, and client teams
  • Previous experience on dams, tunnels, powerhouses, or related hydro infrastructure preferred

Engineering Geologists

  • Minimum 10 years of hydropower experience
  • Strong experience in geological investigations, tunnelling, slope stability, foundations, and underground works
  • Experience supporting construction and design teams on major hydropower developments
  • Familiarity with African or international hydropower projects advantageous

Location

Sub-Saharan Africa

Start Date

Expected mobilisation towards the end of 2026.

If you are interested in discussing these opportunities further, please apply with your updated CV.

To keep upto date on global Dam and Hydropower opportunities make sure to connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hydro-dams-renewables/

Group Link: (6) International Dams and Hydropower | Groups | LinkedIn

If you are open to new opportunities, or hiring within your team, feel free to reach out directly or join the group to stay connected.

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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.

$7,000.00 - $13,000.00
Per month
USD7000 - USD13000 per month

Zimbabwe

Fixed Term Contract

Added 15/05/2026
Reference: DAMS/AFRICA/2027_1778856615

Hydropower Opportunities - Sub-Saharan Africa

Zimbabwe
Fixed Term Contract

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