Job Description: Deputy Project Director

Industry: Renewable Energy
Work Location: Across Tanzania

Job Summary

The Deputy Project Director will support the Project Director in planning, executing, and commissioning large-scale renewable energy projects. The role ensures project delivery within schedule, budget, and compliance with technical, environmental, and regulatory standards. This position serves as a key decision-maker, managing multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

Assist the Project Director in developing and executing the project strategy, roadmap, and implementation plan.
Lead project management meetings, progress reporting, and governance reviews.
Provide guidance on risk management, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning.

2. Technical Oversight

Supervise engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
Monitor the technical performance of renewable energy components (solar PV, wind turbines, hydro systems, storage technologies).
Oversee testing, commissioning, and operational readiness of renewable energy systems.

3. Budget & Financial Management

Support cost estimation, budget preparation, and expenditure tracking.
Monitor cash flow, cost overruns, and recommend corrective actions.
Liaise with finance teams, investors, and funders on financial reporting and compliance.

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Ensure compliance with international safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Promote a strong HSE culture across all sites and contractors.
Oversee environmental and social impact mitigation, community engagement, and biodiversity conservation.

5. Stakeholder & Government Relations

Engage with government authorities, regulators, and local communities to secure and maintain permits, licenses, and approvals.
Maintain strong relationships with investors, partners, and other stakeholders.

6. Quality Assurance & Control

Establish QA/QC protocols for engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Ensure timely identification, reporting, and resolution of non-conformities.

7. Project Controls & Reporting

Implement project control systems including schedule management, risk tracking, and change management.
Prepare progress reports, KPI dashboards, and risk assessments for senior management.

8. Capacity Building & Local Content

Promote local employment, training, and skills development programs.
Support partnerships with local suppliers, SMEs, and technical institutions.

9. Commissioning & Handover

Develop and supervise commissioning plans for renewable energy systems.
Ensure operational readiness and smooth handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

Master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, or Project Management.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing solar, thermal, hydro, or other energy projects.
Experience in constructing PV plants with an aggregate capacity exceeding 4 MW (with individual plants above 2 MW, and at least one plant above 4 MW).
Proven experience managing renewable energy projects (solar, wind, hydro, hybrid).
Strong knowledge of EPC contracts, project finance, and risk management.
Familiarity with local regulations, permitting processes, and environmental compliance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote or challenging environments.

Competencies & Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability.
Results-driven, organized, and resilient.
High integrity and ethical conduct.
Collaborative leadership style with team mentoring ability.
Strong cultural awareness and stakeholder engagement skills.

Application Eligibility

Open to Tanzanians and applicants from East African regions.

How to Apply

Visit: www.careers-page.com/cns-group-limited
Deadline: 28th November 2025

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