Menu Close

Cape Town: Mid Power Procurement Project Manager 3 Year Contract (CPT) posted by Datafin

Advertisement



Job Description

Mid – Power Procurement Project Manager – 3 Year Contract – (CPT)Product/Project management
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
Join a world-leading scientific and technology organisation pioneering breakthroughs in large-scale data and signal processing. They are seeking a highly skilled Mid Power Project Manager to take ownership of procuring and delivering Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) that will power one of the most advanced observatory environments on the continent. In this role, youll work together with the Power and Electrical Engineers to ensure every PPA meets stringent technical, operational, and performance requirements. Your expertise will directly influence the reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of mission-critical infrastructure. To succeed, youll need a B.Eng. or B(Hons) in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years experience, or a BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years experience, along with a proven background in power systems, project execution, and managing technically complex stakeholder environments.
DUTIES:
  • Power Purchase Agreements contract management and project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Domain matter support
  • Project/Financial Management
REQUIREMENTS:
Key Requirements:
Qualification:
  • B.Eng. or BCom Hons in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 8+ years OR BTech/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications coupled with 10 years experience, AND PMP (or equivalent; OR Project Management Qualification), AND ECSA Professional registration or eligibility for ECSA professional registration as a professional engineer or technologist (advantageous)
Experience:
  • Proven experience in the project management and delivery of contracts from tender to completion within a large/complex construction project.
  • Systems Engineering best practices
  • Project and Program Management
  • Government procurement processes
  • Supplier Management
  • ISO9001 Quality System
  • Work methods, designs, policies and processes related to their program
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of and experience in power generation and distribution.
  • Knowledge of national and international standard where applicable
  • Knowledge of and experience in Power Purchase Agreements
Additional Notes:
Related Skills:
  • Establish and manage a team (through negotiation with functional managers) that will be able to deliver on projects under their control
  • Exercise within their program a degree of independent professional responsibility and discretion
  • Manage multi-disciplinary projects
  • Monitor and report on financial, schedule and technical status of their Programs
  • Budget for projects under their programs and monitor and control of expenditure against allocated budgets
  • Manage deliverables
  • Set quality and professional standards and ensure quality assurance is maintained on their programs
  • Facilitate effective communication and work flow both internally and externally
  • Handle multiple tasks
  • Communicate effectively in English (both written and verbally)
Competency Requirements:
Extreme Importance (Essential):
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Cooperates with others to achieve organisational objectives and may share team resources in order to do this. Collaborates with other teams as well as industry colleagues.
  • Influence and Communication: Identifies critical stakeholders and influences them via an influential third party, for example through an established network, to gain support for sometimes contentious, proposals / ideas.
  • Resource Management/Leadership: Sets up and maintains effective and efficient work teams and manages performance and resources, to achieve objectives. Chooses appropriate management strategies and communication styles to maintain high levels of motivation and productivity. Gives feedback for development purposes and provides support and direction for improvement.
  • Judgement and Problem Solving: Anticipates and manages problems in ambiguous situations. Develops and selects an appropriate course of action and provides for contingencies. Evaluates, interprets and integrates complex bodies of information and draws logical conclusions, synthesises proposals and defends options with reasoned arguments.
High Importance (Desirable):
Organisational Values
  • Proactiveness
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Organised and systematic way of working
  • Documentation rigour, quality and maintaining configuration
  • Adherence to development processes and quality systems
  • Planning and time management
  • Display problem-solving skills
  • Display excellent interpersonal skills
  • Work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Strategic thinking
View Job  Cape Town: Reservations Manager - Luxury Hotel - Cape Town | Sl posted by HotelJobs
Apply for this Job



GO APPLY NOW

Safe & secure application process

Advertisement



Advertisement




Get Similar Job Alerts
Enter your WhatsApp number (e.g., +27740908132)
You'll receive alerts for new jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape


Job Seeker Tip

Always arrive 10-15 minutes early for interviews to show punctuality and reliability.

How to Apply

Click “GO APPLY NOW” to visit the company’s application page.
Follow their instructions carefully.

JVR Jobs connects you with employers – we don’t process applications directly.

Latest Job Opportunities

Pretoria: Riviera, Pretoria Moot: LEGAL SECRETARY / INSOLVENCIES ADMINISTRATOR posted by Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency

Jobs in Pretoria November 19, 2025
Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency Gauteng Jobs in Pretoria Pretoria

Riviera, Pretoria Moot: LEGAL SECRETARY / INSOLVENCIES ADMINISTRATOR Minimum Requirements: -Young, well presentable and professional Afrikaans speaking female -Afrikaans &…

View Job  Johannesburg: (Senior) Manager- CA-Strategic Corporate Finance posted by Goldman Tech
View Job

Pretoria: Menlo Park, Pretoria East: RAF LITIGATION SECRETARY posted by Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency

Jobs in Pretoria November 19, 2025
Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency Gauteng Jobs in Pretoria Pretoria

Menlo Park, Pretoria East: RAF LITIGATION SECRETARY Minimum Requirements: -Well presentable and professional Afrikaans speaking female -Afrikaans & English first…

View Job

Pretoria: Menlo Park, Pretoria East: ADMINISTRATION CLERK posted by Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency

Jobs in Pretoria November 19, 2025
Cora O'Neil Recruitment Agency Gauteng Jobs in Pretoria Pretoria

Menlo Park, Pretoria: ADMINISTRATION CLERK (For Law firm) Minimum Requirements: -Young, well presentable Afrikaans speaking female, aged approximately 20 –…

View Job

western: Professional Interior Architect or Interior Designer posted by Perssol

Jobs in Cape Town November 19, 2025
Jobs in Cape Town Perssol western Western Cape

Professional Architect or Interior ArchitectKey Responsibilities• Lead interior architecture projects from concept through to completion• Develop design concepts, space planning,…

View Job

Eastern Cape: Hotel Manager – Graaff-Reinet posted by Hospitality Hire

Jobs in Eastern Cape November 19, 2025
Hospitality Hire Other Management

Hospitality Hire is partnering with The Drostdy Hotel in Graaff Reinet, proudly managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, to recruit an…

View Job

Western Cape: Passenger Vehicle Key Account Manager Cape Town posted by Jobs 4 All

Jobs in South Africa November 19, 2025
Jobs 4 All Logistics Sales

Role PurposeThe Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships with major clients in the passenger vehicle...

View Job

Browse Employers

View All

View Job  Cape Town: Technical Project Manager posted by Ditto Hire

Job Alerts


Share this to someone who needs a job:
Posted in Jobs in Cape Peninsula, Jobs in Cape Town, Jobs in South Africa, Jobs in Western Cape

More Jobs in Your Area