Associate Project Manager HV Service

Hitachi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy company in Modderfontein seeks an Associate Project Manager for HV Service projects. You will lead project teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the energy sector. Familiarity with MS Office and SAP is beneficial, along with a proactive, result-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Controlling.
• Experience in high voltage products and energy sector.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and oversee project execution.
• Ensure project compliance with health and safety policies.
• Monitor project progress and resource utilization.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Project Management qualification

Technical education in electrical or energy engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Location: Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Company: HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Job ID: R0064667

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate Project Manager HV Service to join our team. As a project manager you will be the key person responsible for multiple projects for all projects stages.

How you will make an impact

Leading the project team, establishing the project execution approach and overseeing project hand‑over execution, planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.

Driving the formal acceptance of the project contract close‑out and its acknowledgement by the customer.

Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety and environmental policies and defining all project plan documents including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.

Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.

Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.

Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks and ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.

Coaching and providing feedback for project staff, as well as organising customer acceptance of HV Service spare parts products and services, and working on removing defects in customer complaints and contract management.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with technical education (preferably in electrical or energy engineering) and Project Management qualification. Project Management PMP Certificate is an advantage.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Management or Project Controlling in a high voltage products and services environment.

Experience with project management in the energy sector or substations and knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.

Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.

Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.

Proactive result‑oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, reliability and ability to work under pressure.

You are a real organisational talent with an analytical attitude and good communication skills, commercial insight and negotiation skills.

No objection to occasional travel abroad.

Knowledge of various contracts (NEC3, FIDIC, etc.).

Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.

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