Project Manager (JO015187) South Africa
Project Manager
(Cape Town, South Africa)
Our Client is the largest cells-to-module PV manufacturer in Europe, with current production capacity 340 MW/year.
Our Client’s activity is focused on the high-tech manufacturing of PV cells and modules based on one of the most innovative technology and sales of green energy from its own utility-scale solar parks.
Our Client starts a new Plant Construction Project in South Africa and now establishes its representative office in Cape Town.
The successful candidate shall have relevant experience in the role of Project Manager at all stages of industrial construction projects from pre-FEED / FEED to commissioning stage. Experience at operation stage will be an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Drawing up a detailed Project Schedule;
- Assistance in drawing up a procurement plan;
- Interaction with local suppliers and contractors;
- Participation in preparation of documents for participation in tenders (REIPPPP, private PPA’s);
- Preparation and approval of contracts with contractors and internal departments;
- Participation in obtaining permits and approvals in accordance with SA law;
- Monitoring the execution of contracts;
- Participation in the management of expenditures of funds for projects in accordance with the approved budgets, making adjustments to the budget if necessary;
- Forecasting the implementation of the Project schedule and updating;
- Control over the provision of primary documentation by counterparties and the organization of subsequent document flow with external and internal counterparties;
- Organization of the process of transferring customer-supplied equipment and materials;
- Initiation and control of claim work within the framework of the execution of contracts;
- Organization of the commissioning of the facility, including participation in commissions and obtaining the necessary positive opinions from the regulatory authorities;
- Conducting business correspondence with contractors as part of the project
- Formation of interim and final reports on projects;
- Fulfillment of other orders of the Director in the framework of project implementation.
- Participation in potential projects sites visits;
- Assistance (technical assistance, coordination) in new projects acquisition processes;
- Assistance in project portfolio extension.
- Assistance in PV modules assemble line local organization.
Requirements:
- Higher education, specialization in the field of Energy, Industrial Construction.
- Additional education: Project management.
- 5+ years relevant experience as Project Manager in Energy or Industrial construction projects.
- Very welcomed experience in Companies successfully implemented utility-scale PV projects development in South Africa.
- High level of organizational and management skills.
- Understanding and knowledge of development process in SA from “green field” to “ready-to-build”.
- Strong experience in the processes of utility-scale energy projects (PV) turn-key implementation.
- Strong skills in contractual procedures: procurement, service agreements, etc.
- Understanding of the PV plants and HV facilities construction technology.
- Work experience on the side of EPC / Developer, participating in utility-scale PV projects in SA.
- Computer Skills (Advanced User): MS Word; MS Excel; MS Outlook; MS Project; AutoCAD (preferable).
- Knowledge of languages: English – fluent/native, Afrikaans – desirable.
- Possibility of business trips, frequency: up to 3-5 times a month
Work conditions:
- Location – Cape Town, South Africa
- Monday-Friday, 9 am – 6 pm, overtime is possible
- Long-term employment contract
- Salary upon interview results
- Annual bonus
- Compensation for travel expenses