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Project Manager - Renewable Energy (Construction)

Location: Newlands, Cape Town

Type: Permanent (Contract appointments also considered)

An experienced Project Manager is sought to join a fast-paced renewable energy development and construction environment in Cape Town. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of large-scale Wind and Solar PV projects across South Africa, managing construction from financial close through to COD and handover.

This is a full-time position based in the Newlands office, with regular travel to project sites across the country.

Manage day-to-day delivery of EPC and Supply & Installation contracts

Oversee project milestones: construction, commissioning, handover, and close-out

Prepare and track contractual notifications, variation orders, and claims

Coordinate with Owner's Engineers, EPC contractors, environmental officers, and other service providers

Lead monthly project meetings and oversee site-based activities

Ensure grid code compliance and support Eskom-related processes

Manage relationships with lenders' technical advisors and independent engineers

Support transition to O&M and close-out activities post-DNP

Minimum 15 years' post-graduate experience in infrastructure or energy project delivery

At least 5 years in renewable energy or large multi-disciplinary construction projects

Degree or diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil), Quantity Surveying, or Building Science

Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contract management

Proven leadership and stakeholder coordination skills

High attention to detail, strong communication, and technical competence

Ability to work independently, travel regularly, and manage multiple priorities

Proactive, solution-oriented, and resilient

Excellent planning and organisational ability

Commercially aware with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

Strong relationship-building and team collaboration skills

If you are a driven project leader with a passion for delivering complex renewable energy infrastructure, this could be your next step.

To apply, please submit your CV via link or directly to Deji Ogunsola ([email protected])

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position supports Employment Equity and project-specific implementation obligations.

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.