Junior Commercial Project Manager(renewable energy), Cape Town

Junior Commercial Project Manager (renewable energy) Market-related Package

Cape Town

Overview An exciting opportunity is available for a Junior Commercial Project Manager to join an international and dynamic renewable energy environment. This role is ideal for a driven individual with a foundation in project management, finance, or engineering who is eager to build a career in green power projects across Southern Africa.

You will support the development and execution of projects across bidding, financial close, and partnerships, while gaining exposure to large-scale infrastructure and energy transactions.

Key Responsibilities Project Management

Contribute to project planning, including resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling

Support the development and maintenance of key project tools (budgets, WBS, schedules, RACI matrices, and risk registers)

Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including technical, legal, financial, permitting, and economic development functions

Track key deliverables such as financial models, project agreements, due diligence processes, and financial close requirements

Act as a liaison with external advisors (financial, legal, technical, insurance, etc.)

Business Development

Support participation in public tenders and private transactions

Review tender documentation and commercial terms

Assist in managing project economics and financial viability

Contribute to internal reporting and investment documentation

Support the development of partnerships, including co-investors and BEE partners

Assist in due diligence processes for acquisitions and partnerships

Market&Strategy Support

Conduct policy and regulatory analysis within the energy sector

Gather and assess market intelligence

Contribute to opportunity origination and evaluation

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Manager: Business Development

Functional reporting into Commercial Project Managers / Directors

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

Advantageous

Postgraduate qualification in business, management, or engineering

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience

Experience in project management

Background in engineering, finance, or business (exposure to both is advantageous)

Highly advantageous

Experience in the renewable energy sector

Exposure to infrastructure or project finance

Experience in a business development or client-facing role

Key Skills&Competencies

Understanding of basic financial principles (e.g., time value of money, risk vs return)

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

General IT proficiency (e.g., data rooms, systems, access control)

Knowledge of project finance and energy markets is advantageous

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