Project Manager – Solar

Job Reference Number: ZCCM-107
Department: Technical
Business Unit:
Industry: Engineering
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution support, and monitoring of strategic projects and initiatives undertaken by ZCCM-IH across its investment portfolio. The role ensures that shareholder-sponsored projects and capital programmes are delivered in line with approved investment cases, governance frameworks, budgets, timelines, and value-for-money objectives.

The position acts as a critical interface between ZCCM-IH management, subsidiary boards and management teams, Government stakeholders, and external partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (KRAs):

4.1 Project Planning and Oversight

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers for assigned ZCCM-IH projects.

• Support project initiation, feasibility, and investment appraisal processes.
• Track project milestones and deliverables against approved business cases.

4.2 Portfolio and Subsidiary Project Support

• Provide project management oversight to subsidiaries and special purpose vehicles in which ZCCM-IH has an interest.

• Monitor execution of capital projects and strategic initiatives across the portfolio.

• Support turnaround, expansion, and greenfield project initiatives.

4.3 Financial Monitoring and Value Protection

• Track project budgets, expenditure, and cash flows in coordination with finance teams.

• Support drawdown monitoring, cost control, and value-for-money assessments.

• Contribute to post-investment reviews and lessons-learnt exercises.

4.4 Financial Monitoring and Value Protection

• Track project budgets, expenditure, and cash flows in coordination with finance teams.

• Support drawdown monitoring, cost control, and value-for-money assessments.

• Contribute to post-investment reviews and lessons-learnt exercises.

4.5 Governance, Reporting, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare regular project status reports for ExCo, the Board, and Shareholder representatives.

• Support preparation of Board papers, Cabinet notes, and investment committee submissions.

• Coordinate with line Ministries, regulators, financiers, and development partners as required.

4.6 Risk, Compliance, and ESG

• Identify and manage project risks (technical, financial, regulatory, ESG, and reputational).

• Ensure projects comply with applicable laws, policies, environmental approvals, and ESG standards.

• Support implementation and monitoring of Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) where applicable.

• Liaises with regulatory bodies such as ZEMA, RPA and MSD.

5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Approved project plans and schedules

• Regular progress, financial, and risk reports

• Contract and procurement performance summaries

• Timely escalation of risks and issues

• Successful delivery of projects aligned to shareholder objectives

• Delivery of projects within approved timelines and budgets

• Quality and timeliness of reporting

• Effectiveness of risk management and issue resolution

• Stakeholder satisfaction and governance compliance

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Financial Responsibilities

• Track project budgets, expenditure, and cash flows in coordination with finance teams.

• Support drawdown monitoring, cost control, and value-for-money assessments.

• Contribute to post-investment reviews and lessons-learnt exercises.

• Identify areas of cost improvements by providing identified initiatives

WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Working Environment
• Job holder exposed to field working environment and with travel to project sites and subsidiary operations as required, including remote locations)
• Job Hazards
• Sometimes working in remote locations with limited evacuation communication and logistics in case of an emergency

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Minimum level of academic qualifications required to perform effectively in the role

• GCE or equivalent with credits or better in five subjects including English and Mathematics
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Professional certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum number of months or years of experience the jobholder is required to have to be appointed to the position
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project management, preferably in energy, mining, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Experience working with SOEs, holding companies, or investment institutions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-stakeholder projects
• Minimum level of professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role
• Member of a relevant professional body

Skills and competencies

Technical

• Strong project planning and scheduling capability (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Understanding of capital project governance and investment oversight.

• Financial literacy and budget management skills.

• Strong analytical, reporting, presentation and communication skills.

• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

• Deep knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety regulations

• Risk assessment and mitigation ability

• Emergency preparedness and response planning

• Proven project management and regulator liaison experience

• Experienced in leading and preparing high quality proposals

• Worked in technical role at supervisor level with experience to supervise multidisciplinary teams

Behavioural

• Sound judgement and problem-solving capability

• Strategic thinking and planning

• Learning agility

• Audit  mindset

• Analysis and attention to detail

• Business insight and risk awareness

• Results-oriented and detail-focused

• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to operate across multiple projects and institutions