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 Qualifications 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 Technical Skills 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 If you have not been contacted within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.