Project Director Solar PV & BESS at Communicate Recruitment

• A leading engineering and infrastructure environment is looking for a strategic Project Director to drive the successful delivery of a large-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage project powering critical pump stations in Limpopo.This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially astute engineering professional with strong EPC project experience, NEC contract expertise, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across complex renewable energy projects.
• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a major Solar PV & BESS infrastructure project
• Take full accountability for project cost, schedule, quality, safety, and commercial performance
• Chair the Project Steering Committee and manage executive stakeholder engagement
• Oversee EPC delivery across civil, electrical, mechanical, control, and communication disciplines
• Drive NEC contract management, commercial governance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Manage project financials including budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and P&L performance
• Provide executive-level reporting to Exco, Board members, and key stakeholders
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and ensure alignment across all delivery functions
• Manage client relationships, contractors, regulatory authorities, and community engagement
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and governance frameworks

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience managing large multidisciplinary EPC projects
• Proven success delivering Solar PV, BESS, or large infrastructure projects above R500 million
• Strong NEC contract management and commercial negotiation expertise
• Experience managing complex stakeholder and governance environments
• Strong understanding of renewable energy systems, grid integration, and infrastructure delivery
• Advanced commercial, financial, and risk management capability
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and crisis management skills
• Ability to lead high-performance engineering and project teams
• Willingness to travel and maintain site presence when required

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial)
• Postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or similar advantageous
• PMP, PrEng, or MBA advantageous