Kwena Group Holdings

To apply, send your CV to lebo@kwena.net or apply directly at the link below.

Our client, a global engineering and construction company, is seeking an experienced Deputy Project Manager (Construction) / Construction Manager to lead site construction activities for a large-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) project in the Northern Cape. This is a project-based contract until November 2027.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in construction/project management, preferably within EPC, renewable energy, power, mining or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong experience coordinating civil, electrical and/or mechanical construction activities.
• Experience in solar PV, BESS, power generation or renewable energy projects will be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work fronts and construction interfaces.
• Strong understanding of project schedules, construction methodologies, quality and OHSA requirements.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide overall construction leadership and coordination across the project work fronts.
• Coordinate site activities across civil, PV, electrical and BESS construction.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors to ensure construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the project programme.
• Coordinate multiple parallel installation work fronts and ensure effective sequencing of activities.
• Oversee receipt, offloading and storage of Owner-supplied equipment in coordination with Procurement and Stores.
• Monitor construction progress, identify constraints and drive recovery and acceleration measures where required.
• Coordinate construction interfaces between Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Commercial, Quality and HSE.
• Provide input into construction planning, sequencing, resource requirements and execution strategy.
• Review subcontractor progress and performance and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Support site meetings, progress reporting and construction coordination.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, method statements and HSE requirements.
• Support mechanical completion, punch-list close-out and handover activities.
• Manage lifting and equipment-handling activities and ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Escalate construction risks, delays and technical issues to project leadership.

Suitable individuals are encouraged to send their updated CV to lebo@kwena.net for immediate consideration.

Please note that if you have not received a response to your submission within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.