Overview
Senior Project Manager / Consultant/ Engineer — Renewable Energy Advisory Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Harmattan Renewables
Title: Senior Project Manager / Consultant/ Engineer — Renewable Energy Advisory
Company: Harmattan Renewables
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
We’re scaling our Advisory team as we push into new African markets and raise our ambitions.
We’re hiring Senior Project Managers — Advisory to deliver feasibility studies, technical & commercial due diligence, independent engineering and independent technical advisory to investors, developers, IPPs and owners across solar, wind and BESS projects.
Our project work is often fast-paced with tight timeframes. You must be willing to work with complex tasks under such deadline pressure and be comfortable in managing workflow to deliver excellent work on schedule.
We offer exposure and a steep learning curve. You will be someone self motivated and driven, willing to take initiative.
This isn’t a “stay in your lane” role — you’ll get real client exposure and a genuine shot at business development, with senior leadership actively mentoring you toward the next step.
If you’ve been ready to grow faster than your current firm will let you, and you bring commercial instincts alongside technical skill — this is that opportunity.
This role is ideal for a technical leader from a smaller firm who’s ready to shape a practice, not just work within one.
Company Description Harmattan Renewables is a specialist consultancy focused on unlocking Africa’s renewable energy potential, built by a team that has been at the forefront of the continent’s renewables sector. Drawing on expertise gained in Europe and North America, the company delivers best-in-class technology, services, and advisory support across the full renewables project lifecycle. Harmattan is recognized as a partner of choice in the African market, supporting clients from concept through implementation to long‑term operations.
Role Description The Senior Project Manager / Consultant / Engineer — Advisory is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, with regional travel. This role leads and manages complex renewable energy projects, providing advisory services to clients across planning, design, procurement, construction, and operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, overseeing schedules and budgets, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and quality standards. The role involves engaging with clients and stakeholders, preparing technical and commercial reports, supporting contract negotiations, and optimizing logistics and expediting processes across the renewables supply chain. The successful candidate will also contribute to business development activities, mentor junior team members, and support Harmattan’s mission of building sustainable and inclusive growth in the African renewables sector.
Qualifications
- 4-6 years experience for Project Managers
- 7+ years for Senior Project Managers
- Consulting experience, ideally with a small firm where you understand the commercials of a business
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, with a track record of delivering complex engineering or renewables projects on time and within budget.
- Relevant degree in engineering, renewable energy, project management, or a related technical field;
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2, or equivalent) required
- People management skills
- Knowledge of the renewables sector in Africa, including familiarity with regulatory frameworks, financial drivers, and technical requirements for solar, wind, or other clean energy technologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentation, and client-facing consulting capabilities.
- You’re curious and solution-focused, using your expertise to create innovative ideas and drive opportunities.
- You thrive in dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environments.
- You’re a clear communicator who excels at simplifying complex concepts, and you’re open to traveling (up to 20%) to connect with clients, attend conferences, and visit project sites.
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