Cape Town Electrical Projects Lead | Large-Scale Infra

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Cape Town landmark projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Project Manager to spearhead electrical projects from inception to closure. You will oversee budgets, timelines, resources, and stakeholders while ensuring safety and quality across complex infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical engineering with 5+ years in management, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Project or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 8 years progressive electrical engineering experience, with 5+ years in project management.
• Proven success in managing large, complex electrical infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple electrical projects.
• Develop project plans with scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Manage project teams with effective collaboration and performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks; develop contingency plans.
• Oversee procurement of electrical equipment and services for cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Monitor progress; provide status, risk, and issue reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standards, and environmental policies.
• Manage project financials and track expenses to stay within budget.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Project Manager to spearhead electrical projects from inception to closure. You will oversee budgets, timelines, resources, and stakeholders while ensuring safety and quality across complex infrastructure initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical engineering with 5+ years in management, strong leadership, and proficiency in MS Project or similar tools.