Water Resource Project Lead – Northern Cape (On-site)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to oversee water resource management and infrastructure projects in Upington, Northern Cape. You will coordinate engineers, environmental scientists, and community stakeholders to deliver dam construction, pipelines, and water treatment initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Eng/Env Science/Water Resource Management and a minimum of 6 years' PM experience in water projects, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in project management with water infrastructure focus.
• Proven track record delivering water sector projects.
• Knowledge of water engineering principles, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with MS Project and GIS is beneficial.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and community engagement.
• Experience in arid or semi-arid regions like Northern Cape is an advantage.
• PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of water resource management projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in consultation with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and budget management.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, environmental specialists, and community liaisons.
• Oversee projects related to dam construction, pipeline installation, water treatment facilities, and irrigation schemes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, water usage policies, and safety standards.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Manage project finances, including cost control, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Liaise effectively with government agencies, municipalities, and local communities.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Science / Water Resource Management

Tools

MS Project

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to oversee water resource management and infrastructure projects in Upington, Northern Cape. You will coordinate engineers, environmental scientists, and community stakeholders to deliver dam construction, pipelines, and water treatment initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Eng/Env Science/Water Resource Management and a minimum of 6 years' PM experience in water projects, with strong leadership and communication skills.