Asset Operations Project Manager
Location: Newlands, Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Duration: Permanent
Shape the future of renewable energy in South Africa – from blueprint to operations.
Is this you?
You’re a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You know how to manage multiple priorities, bring structure to complex problems, and lead with a solution-oriented mindset. You’re commercially savvy, technically sharp, and a confident communicator who builds trusted relationships with internal and external partners alike. You enjoy driving performance and efficiency through rigorous attention to detail, proactive negotiation and sound judgment.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll play a key role in the development phase of utility-scale renewable projects in wind, solar, storage and hybrid. You’ll lead the modelling and structuring of the operations phase, develop asset operations strategies, and manage OPEX costing models. Your remit includes drafting and negotiating industrial contracts, managing documentation for tenders and financial close, and working across internal functions to ensure seamless operational planning. You’ll also provide ad-hoc support during the construction and operational phases, driving continuous improvement and sharing lessons learned across the business.Where you’ll be doing it
You will be based in our clients’ Cape Town office with the occasional travel to their Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) office. They are a global energy player with a strong and growing presence across Southern Africa. Operating at the forefront of renewable and low-carbon energy, the organisation is responsible for developing, constructing, and operating a significant pipeline of wind, solar, battery storage and hydropower projects across the region. With a collaborative, future-focused culture, they are committed to driving sustainable energy solutions at scale and achieving 5 GW of renewable projects by 2030.What you’ll need
You hold a degree in Engineering, and ideally, a project management certification like PMP. You bring at least 10 years of experience (5 of those years ideally in global energy or renewables sector) with a proven track record in contract negotiation and operational modelling. You’re comfortable navigating REIPPPP and private sector frameworks and have deep knowledge of key contracts such as SAA, PPA, IA, and EPCs. Experience in the wind sector is a plus.What you’ll get
Alongside the opportunity to influence major renewable energy projects, you’ll join a values-driven team with international collaboration and long-term growth opportunities. A hybrid work model, competitive salary with benefits and exposure to regional projects as well as a meaningful contribution to the energy transition await you.How to apply
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