Jaco Brits

Head of PPCM Solar

Jaco Brits is Red Rocket’s Head of Project, Procurement and Construction Management for Solar and Hydro projects. With many years of experience attained in the construction and mining industry, Jaco brings a solutions-driven, goal-oriented mindset and a value of work that translates to tangible change in the renewable energy field.

His decision-making has produced a body of work that includes 152MW of photovoltaic projects in South Africa and Africa, and a 4MW hydroelectric power facility with extensive interconnection works scope. Jaco’s hand is involved in the Development and Transactions phases to bring our projects to financial close, right up to execution and construction phase for our Asset Management team.

Under his leadership, the team is also tasked with providing assistance to the Asset Management and O&M teams on post-construction activities. Through his work, Jaco strives to leave a legacy of better energy solutions and a decarbonised future for the next generations.

He holds an Advanced Project Management Diploma, supported by industry qualifications to sharpen his wealth of knowledge. He has future sights on obtaining his Master’s Degree.