Project Director

About the Opportunity

Project Director – Solar PV & BESS

Location: Gauteng or Cape Town

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple large-scale Solar PV and BESS projects, ensuring they are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Oversee all engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning activities, ensuring technical quality and contractual compliance.
• Manage project governance, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communication across internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Provide strong leadership to project managers, site teams, contractors, and technical specialists.
• Drive project performance, resolving issues proactively and ensuring the delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Maintain oversight of project financials, forecasting, and commercial obligations.
• Build strong relationships with EPC partners, suppliers, and key stakeholders across the region.

About You

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (advanced qualifications an advantage).
• 10+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV and/or BESS.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex infrastructure projects in Africa.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and risk-management understanding.
• Ability to operate at executive level and work confidently with clients, lenders, advisors, and partners.
• Willingness to travel across South Africa and East Africa as required.

Benefits

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead some of the region’s most impactful renewable energy projects.
• High-level strategic exposure in a business experiencing strong growth.
• Work with a dynamic, international team delivering world-class projects.
• Flexibility to be based in Gauteng or Cape Town.