Portfolio Manager

Location: Bryanston, Sandton

Salary: R 840 000.00 per annum

Take ownership of a growing renewable energy portfolio and drive operational excellence in solar and battery assets.

Is this you?

You’re analytical, structured and calm under pressure. You take accountability seriously and communicate with confidence and clarity, whether engaging with engineers or trustees. Detail-driven yet forward-thinking, you anticipate risks before they become problems. Professional, reliable and solutions-focused, you balance respect for established processes with a drive to improve them.

What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)

You’ll oversee the full operational lifecycle of a portfolio of solar PV and battery sites, ensuring performance, compliance and contractual obligations are consistently met. From monitoring energy output and identifying underperformance, to validating billing data and resolving metering discrepancies, you’ll keep operations running smoothly. Acting as the primary contact for Body Corporates and managing agents, you’ll provide structured reporting and manage escalations professionally. You’ll also coordinate closely with engineering, deployment and technical teams to manage maintenance, outages and the seamless handover of new sites into the portfolio.

Where you’ll be doing it

Our client is a growing player in the renewable energy sector, focused on delivering funded solar and battery solutions to commercial and residential property portfolios. With a strong operational backbone and collaborative culture, the business offers exposure across engineering, asset management and project deployment. The environment is professional, stable and growth-focused, providing meaningful responsibility and long-term development opportunities.

What you’ll need

A degree or diploma in Engineering, Energy or Operations Management. You’ll bring experience in energy, utilities, technical project management or operations, with solid exposure to solar PV, battery storage or embedded generation. Strong client relationship management skills, analytical ability and proficiency in MS Office and cloud-based systems are key.

What you’ll get

Up to R70 000 CTC, fully covered medical insurance and 18 days’ leave. You’ll also gain exposure to multiple facets of a growing renewable energy business with genuine room for career growth.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Lisa-Mari Jordan on (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to l.jordan(at)thetalentexperts.co.za – We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

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