Job Description

PURPOSE OF ROLEThe Project Manager is responsible for the management and overall performance of allocated projects.TASKS

• Preparing quotations, budget quotations for projects in South Africa & Africa (EPC).
• Submit and present proposal/tender to client/consultants.
• Coordinate and negotiate tender with client/consultants.
• Project Managing on Renewable Energy Projects. These projects range from 100kVA Rural installation to 200MW utility-scale projects.
• Project Managing.
• Work with Engineering division (Renewables Department).
• Prepare Cash flow, Cost control schedules, and project budgeting.
• Control delay and disruption notifications according to the contract.
• Manage Solar installation site teams.
• Writing and verify function specifications for the projects.
• Manage site manager and site personnel (Technical and Construction).
• Project planning on all projects.
• Handover and closeout of projects.
• Prepared to travel and work on site and other African countries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree / National Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Project Management
• Certified training in PMBOK principals.
• PMP or Project Management Degree will be advantageous.
• SACPCMP registration as a Professional Construction Project Manager (Pr. CPM) or Professional Construction Manager (Pr. CM) will be advantageous.
• ECSA registration will be advantageous.
• Formal training in related contract management (ECC & PSC or others as required).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years experience as Project Manager in the Renewable industry.
• Practical site construction experience will be advantageous.
• Project Engineer experience will be advantageous.
• Must have a high-level understanding of PMBOK Principles.

KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of project management principals in terms of the PMBOK.
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Thorough knowledge on contract management and contract requirements.
• Thorough understanding of project scheduling.
• Good knowledge of regulatory and safety governance.
• Thorough understanding of business principals.
• Thorough understanding of business processes and organizational functionality.

SKILLS

• Computer Literate (Word, Excel)
• Computer Systems (IFS, Primavera, MS Projects, Project Management Collaboration Platforms)
• Be able to communicate clearly.
• Be technically competent.

BEHAVIOURS/PERSONAL ATTIBUTES

• High degree of integrity and loyalty
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently initiate activities.
• Enthusiastic, brings energy and is always busy.
• Able to accept personal accountability and driving accountability in others.
• Able to think conceptually.
• Able to articulate and maintain the vision and values.
• A team player and able to generate team spirit and cooperation.
• Able to establish and maintain allocated stakeholder relationships.
• Have foresight to anticipate opportunities and threats.
• Methodical, with good attention to detail.
• Open-minded, open to new ideas, flexible to client, team, and organisational requirements.

COMPETENCIES

• Enquiring
• Able to Troubleshoot
• Investigate and Resolve
• Self-Manageable
• Dedicated
• Good communication
• Take initiative

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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