ENVIRONMENT: This specialized solar consultancy is committed to facilitating the procurement of renewable energy and energy storage systems, whether through financing options or direct capital investment, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing risk for clients. The organization is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage a portfolio of projects in the role of Principal Agent/Owners Engineer across diverse sectors of the solar PV market. This position is based in Johannesburg and will involve frequent travel throughout South Africa. Qualified candidates should possess a technical degree (B/BSc Eng or B Tech) or PMP certification, along with a minimum of three years of project management experience within the engineering and built environment sectors. DUTIES: Coordinate and manage scheduled project meetings, milestone assessments, and contractor claims. Facilitating solar PV contractors in delivering successful projects throughout the entire project cycle. Site visits and quality inspections during feasibility and construction phases. Representing the Client in contract negotiation and supplier due diligence. Managing projects as the Principal Agent working with client-appointed quantity surveyors, architects and structural engineers. Ensuring the design is executed in accordance with the contracts in place, with the project specifications and in compliance with construction good practices, local rules and standards. Detailed design interrogation, drawings, calculations, datasheets, procedure and documentation for the project provided. Developing lessons learned and return on experience. Tracking of key deliverables. Contract management - EPC tender design, coordination, management, evaluation and review. Monitoring and reporting on PV projects through the construction and operational phases. Providing technical engineering support on PV projects at all stages of the project development cycle. REQUIREMENTS: Required Technical Qualification (B/BSc Eng or B Tech) or PMP certification Minimum three years of Project Management in the engineering and built environment sector Beneficial Knowledge and experience in JBCC Minor Works Agreement/Principal Building Agreements. Solar PV Project Engineering and/or Management experience (preferably in the C&I embedded generation market). Electrical Qualification or wiremans licence. Solar PV draughting or design experience. Familiar with Google Workspace. Consultancy experience or Lenders TA, Construction Monitoring or Owners Engineering experience. Knowledge of the design, construction, operations and maintenance of electrical/mechanical PV system components. Team management experience. ATTRIBUTES: Excellent communication and presentation skills While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful. COMMENTS: When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/senior-project-manager/ OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to wendydatafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.